Qeema
Iraqi Spiced Minced Lamb/Beef Stew (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice or potatoes. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and deeply flavored minced lamb or beef stew, slow-cooked in a spiced tomato base, often with dried black limes (loomi) for tang. Can be served without its traditional split chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb or beef, canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, olive oil, black limes (loomi), various spices (allspice, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper), optional: minimal split chickpeas (hummus mujroosh).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no rice or potatoes. Request minimal or no split chickpeas, as they are high in carbs. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
قيمة، من فضلكم بدون أرز أو بطاطس أو حمص مجروش. وهل الصلصة خالية من السكر المضاف؟
For Qeema, please no rice, potatoes, or split chickpeas. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base.
Watch out for
Traditionally contains split chickpeas (high carb). Often served with rice. Tomato paste can contain sugar.
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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