Kawareh
Slow-Cooked Cow's Trotters (No Rice/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no rice or bread. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lebanese dishes.
What it is
A traditional, rich, and gelatinous dish made from slow-cooked cow's trotters, usually braised with garlic, lemon, and herbs until fork-tender. High in collagen and fat, it's keto-friendly when served without its usual accompaniments of rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Cow's trotters, garlic, lemon juice, water, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no rice or bread. Confirm no potatoes or chickpeas used in the cooking process (uncommon but possible in some regional variants).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كوارع من فضلك، بدون أرز أو خبز نهائياً. وتأكد ألا يكون فيها بطاطس أو حمص.
For the Kawareh, absolutely no rice or bread. Please confirm no potatoes or chickpeas are used in cooking.
Watch out for
Rice/bread (standard accompaniment), potential for other starchy vegetables if not explicitly confirmed.
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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