Keto Kubba Hamidh
Sour Meatball Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the 'kubba' are made solely from ground meat (no bulgur, rice, or other grains). About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
A tangy and hearty soup made with savory meatballs cooked in a sour broth, typically flavored with lemon and sometimes tomato. The traditional 'kubba' are wheat or rice-based dumplings, but for keto, these are replaced with pure ground meat meatballs.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb or beef, onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice, tomato paste, olive oil, garlic, dried mint, water or broth, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the 'kubba' are made solely from ground meat (no bulgur, rice, or other grains). Confirm no flour or starch is used as a binder in the meatballs or thickener in the soup. Request extra lemon for tang if preferred.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كبة حامض كيتو، من فضلك تأكد أن الكبة لحم مفروم فقط بدون حبوب. ولا يوجد طحين أو نشا للتكثيف. هل يمكن الحصول على ليمون إضافي؟
For Keto Kubba Hamidh, please confirm kubba are only ground meat, no grains. Also, no flour or starch as binder/thickener. Can I have extra lemon?
Watch out for
Traditional kubba shells (bulgur/rice) are high carb. Potential for flour/starch as a binder in meatballs or thickener in soup. Some recipes might add sugar to balance the sourness.
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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