Grilled Lamb Kofta Patties
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
Spiced ground lamb patties, grilled to perfection, seasoned with finely minced onions, fresh parsley, and a blend of traditional Iraqi spices. Often served simply with raw onions and sumac.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb, onion, parsley, garlic, sumac, salt, black pepper, olive oil (for grilling).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used as binders in the kofta mix (common in some recipes). Request without any carb-heavy sides like rice, bread, or potato.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كفتة لحم مشوية، لو سمحت. تأكد ما فيها خبز مطحون أو طحين. بدي ياها بدون رز أو خبز أو بطاطا.
Grilled Lamb Kofta Patties, please. Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour in the kofta. Served without rice, bread, or potatoes.
Watch out for
Hidden breadcrumbs/flour in the patties, sugary marinades (though uncommon for simple kofta), served with carby sides like rice, bread, or fries.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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