Shawareb Matbukh
Boiled Lamb Tripe
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
Lamb tripe, cleaned and slow-boiled until exceptionally tender. A simple, savory dish often served with its broth and minimal seasonings.
Key ingredients
Lamb tripe, water, onions, bay leaves, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no carb-heavy vegetables are added to the stew/broth. Request without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الشوارب المطبوخة، تأكد من عدم إضافة خضروات عالية الكربوهيدرات للمرق/المرقة. وقدمها بدون أرز أو خبز.
For the Shawareb Matbukh, confirm no high-carb vegetables in the stew/broth. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Serving with carb-heavy sides like rice or bread, or adding starchy vegetables to the broth.
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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