Lahm Bil Tahini
Baked Lamb with Tahini
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb (or beef) slow-baked in a rich, creamy, and tangy tahini sauce with lemon, garlic, and spices. The tahini creates a luxurious texture and nutty flavor, complementing the savory meat.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, water, salt, black pepper, parsley for garnish.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added starches (like flour) are used to thicken the sauce, as tahini naturally thickens it. Confirm no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are baked with the meat.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لحم بالطحينة، من فضلك تأكد أن الصلصة بدون نشويات مضافة مثل الطحين. ولا توجد بطاطس أو خضروات عالية الكربوهيدرات مع اللحم.
For Lahm Bil Tahini, please ensure no added starches like flour in the sauce. Confirm no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables baked with the meat.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might use a small amount of flour as a thickener. Ensure no added sugars in the tahini sauce or vegetables baked with the dish.
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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