Shawarma Plate
Yes, with a tweak: ask for the plate without pita/laffa, fries, or rice. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Israeli food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Seasoned, thinly sliced meat (typically chicken, turkey, lamb, or beef) slow-roasted on a vertical spit, shaved off, and served on a plate.
Key ingredients
Shawarma meat (chicken/turkey/lamb/beef), spices (cumin, turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper), cooking oil (often canola or sunflower), Israeli salad (cucumber, tomato, onion, parsley), tahini sauce.
How to make it keto
Ask for the plate without pita/laffa, fries, or rice. Request extra plain Israeli salad (with olive oil and lemon dressing on the side). Ask for tahini on the side and inquire if it's unsweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
שווארמה בצלחת בבקשה, בלי פיתה, לאפה, צ'יפס או אורז. אפשר סלט ישראלי רגיל גדול, עם שמן זית ולימון בצד? וטחינה בצד, היא ללא סוכר?
I'd like the Shawarma Plate without pita, laffa, fries, or rice. Can I get extra plain Israeli salad with olive oil and lemon on the side? Tahini on the side, is it unsweetened?
Watch out for
Pita/laffa, fries, rice. Hidden sugar in shawarma marinades, tahini sauce, or pre-made salad dressings. Large quantities of tomatoes and onions in the side salad.
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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