Labaniyeh bil Lahmeh
Lamb/Beef in Yogurt Stew
No, skip this one: about 24g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Tender pieces of lamb or beef cooked in a rich, tangy yogurt sauce, often flavored with garlic and mint. This stew is hearty and comforting.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, plain full-fat yogurt, garlic, dried mint, ghee/olive oil, cornstarch (often used as a stabilizer, needs to be minimal for keto), salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, ask to omit any rice or bread. Confirm that minimal or no cornstarch is used in the yogurt sauce. Ask for extra fat (ghee or olive oil) on the side.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
لبنية باللحمة، بدون رز أو خبز. فيه نشا ذرة قليل بالصلصة أو لا؟ بدي سمنة أو زيت زيتون زيادة على جنب.
Labaniyeh bil Lahmeh, please. No rice or bread. Is the yogurt sauce made with minimal or no cornstarch? I'd like extra ghee or olive oil on the side.
Watch out for
Often served with rice. Yogurt naturally contains lactose. Restaurants commonly use cornstarch as a thickener/stabilizer for the yogurt sauce, which can significantly increase carb count. Hidden sugars in pre-made yogurt bases are possible.
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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