Zarb al-Ghanam (لحم ضأن مطبوخ بالدفن)
Zarb (Jordanian Underground Lamb Roast)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Bedouin slow-cooked lamb dish, where a whole lamb or large cuts are seasoned with spices and slow-roasted in an underground oven (Zarb) for hours, resulting in incredibly tender and flavorful meat. Served without rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder, leg, or whole cuts), olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, black pepper, turmeric, cardamom, bay leaves, salt. Minimal vegetables like carrots or onions might be cooked alongside for flavor, but are not intended as a carb component.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes or rice are cooked with or served alongside the lamb. Confirm seasoning does not contain sugar.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with large quantities of rice. Some commercial marinades might contain sugar, but authentic Zarb uses mostly dry spices and salt.
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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