Qawarma bil Baydh
Dried Meat with Eggs
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
A hearty dish featuring Qawarma, a traditional Iraqi preserved and dried lamb or beef meat (often confit in its own fat), cooked with eggs. The rendered fat from the Qawarma flavors the eggs, creating a very rich and satisfying meal, often enjoyed for breakfast.
Key ingredients
Qawarma (preserved lamb/beef)
Optional tweaks
No bread or other carb sides. Qawarma is naturally keto, but confirm no non-traditional ingredients were used in its preparation.
Watch out for
Virtually none, as long as the Qawarma itself is prepared traditionally without carbs and no bread is served. Be mindful of sodium content.
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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