Mfarraket Lahmeh
Shredded Spiced Lamb with Onions and Ghee
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or rice are mixed into the dish. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Finely shredded or minced lamb (sometimes beef or chicken) sautéed with generous amounts of onions, garlic, and ghee or olive oil until deeply browned and fragrant. Seasoned with black pepper, cumin, and a seven-spice blend, it's a rich and savory dish often served as a 'dip' or main course.
Key ingredients
Minced or shredded lamb, onions, garlic, ghee or olive oil, black pepper, cumin, seven-spice blend. (Occasionally bell peppers).
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or rice are mixed into the dish. Explicitly request no bread for serving. If bell peppers are included, ask for a minimal amount.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مفركة لحمة، لو سمحت بدون بطاطس أو أرز مخلوط بالطبق. وبدون خبز. إذا فيها فلفل رومي، يرجى التقليل منه قدر الإمكان.
For the Mfarraket Lahmeh, please no potatoes or rice mixed in, and no bread on the side. Minimal bell peppers, if any.
Watch out for
Potentially high carb content from large quantities of onions and (if used) bell peppers. Hidden sugar in pre-made spice blends. Traditionally served with bread for dipping.
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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