Keto Fawaregh (Meat-Stuffed Lamb Intestines)
Keto Meat-Stuffed Lamb Intestines
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the stuffing is entirely meat and fat-based with no rice or grains whatsoever. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
A uniquely authentic dish, where cleaned lamb intestines are carefully stuffed with a rich, spiced mixture of ground lamb, fat, and herbs, then slow-boiled until tender. The keto version replaces traditional rice stuffing with a low-carb alternative.
Key ingredients
Lamb intestines, ground lamb/beef (high fat), onions, garlic, olive oil, mixed spices (allspice, cumin, cinnamon), salt, black pepper. (Keto stuffing typically uses no rice).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure the stuffing is entirely meat and fat-based with no rice or grains whatsoever. Confirm cooking liquid contains no starchy ingredients.
Watch out for
Traditional stuffing is rice-based; restaurant may not fully understand keto modification; potential for hidden starchy binders in stuffing.
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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