Lahm bil Forn
Slow-Baked Lamb/Beef with Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables are baked alongside the meat. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
Tender cuts of lamb or beef (such as shoulder or leg pieces), slow-baked in the oven with olive oil, aromatic herbs, garlic, and Middle Eastern spices until fall-apart tender. This dish focuses purely on the succulent meat and its rich flavors.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, olive oil, garlic, onions (small amount for flavor, can be omitted), mixed spices (allspice, black pepper, cinnamon), bay leaf, fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano), salt.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables are baked alongside the meat. Explicitly request only meat, olive oil, and spices. Confirm no sugary glazes or sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لحم بالفرن، من فضلك اخبز اللحم بزيت الزيتون والبهارات فقط. بدون بطاطا، جزر، أو أي خضروات عالية الكربوهيدرات، ولا تتبيلات سكرية أو صلصات.
For Lahm bil Forn, please bake only meat with olive oil and spices. No potatoes, carrots, high-carb vegetables, sugary glazes, or sauces.
Watch out for
Hidden root vegetables (potatoes, carrots) baked with the meat, or sugary marinades/glazes.
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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