Shawarma Lahm/Dajaj
Beef/Chicken Shawarma Plate (meat only)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'shawarma meat only,' explicitly 'no bread,' 'no rice,' 'no fries.' Specify 'no garlic sauce (toum) if mayo-based/sugary,' and 'no tahini sauce' or ask for it… About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thinly sliced, marinated beef or chicken, slow-roasted on a vertical spit, bursting with Middle Eastern spices.
Key ingredients
Beef or chicken, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, spices (paprika, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, allspice).
How to make it keto
Request 'shawarma meat only,' explicitly 'no bread,' 'no rice,' 'no fries.' Specify 'no garlic sauce (toum) if mayo-based/sugary,' and 'no tahini sauce' or ask for it on the side with minimal quantity. Opt for a squeeze of fresh lemon and plain pickled cucumbers (check for sugar).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للشاورما، أريد لحم فقط. بدون خبز، رز، أو بطاطا مقلية. لا ثوم ولا طحينة. بس عصير ليمون ومخلل خيار سادة لو سمحت.
For the Shawarma, I'd like meat only. No bread, rice, or fries. No garlic or tahini sauce. Just a squeeze of lemon and plain pickled cucumbers, please.
Watch out for
A typical shawarma plate is high in carbs due to rice, fries, and bread. Sauces like toum (garlic sauce, often mayo-based) or tahini sauce can contain hidden sugars or high levels of tahini (carbs). Pickles can also be sweetened.
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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