Haneeth
Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb/Goat
Yes, with a tweak: order 'meat only' and explicitly request no rice, bread, or potato sides. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
Traditionally, a whole lamb or goat (or a large cut like a shoulder or leg) is slow-cooked for many hours until the meat is incredibly tender and falls off the bone. It's typically seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and warm spices like cardamom and bay leaves, allowing the rich, natural flavor of the meat to shine through.
Key ingredients
Lamb or goat meat, salt, black pepper, cardamom, bay leaves, cooking fat (ghee or olive oil).
How to make it keto
Order 'meat only' and explicitly request no rice, bread, or potato sides. Opt for a plain green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
أرغب بالحنيذ، لحم فقط. لو سمحت بدون أرز، خبز، أو بطاطس. ضع بدلاً منها سلطة خضراء سادة أو خضار مشوية قليلة الكربوهيدرات.
I'd like the Haneeth, meat only. Please no rice, bread, or potatoes. A plain green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in dry rubs or marinades (uncommon for traditional Haneeth but possible in some commercial establishments), high-carb side dishes (rice, bread, potatoes, starchy vegetables).
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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