Kamouniyet Lahm
Cumin Spiced Meat Stew
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no chickpeas or potatoes are added to the stew. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A deeply flavored, rustic stew made with tender chunks of lamb or beef slow-cooked with generous amounts of ground cumin, garlic, onions, and other warm spices, resulting in a rich and aromatic broth.
Key ingredients
Lamb (or beef) chunks, onion, garlic, olive oil, generous ground cumin, coriander, black pepper, salt, water (or broth). Optional: minimal tomato paste.
How to make it keto
Confirm no chickpeas or potatoes are added to the stew. Ensure no starch-based thickeners. Omit any rice or bread served on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كمونية لحم من فضلك، تأكد ألا يوجد حمص أو بطاطا في اليخنة، ولا مكثفات نشوية. ولا أريد أي أرز أو خبز جانبي.
For the Kamouniyet Lahm, confirm no chickpeas or potatoes in the stew, and no starch thickeners. Omit any side rice or bread.
Watch out for
Onion, garlic, potential for chickpeas/potatoes in less strict versions, hidden starches in sauce, small amount of sugar in tomato paste (if used). Usually served with rice/bread.
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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