Kersh
Slow-Cooked Tripe Stew (No Rice/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request *no chickpeas* (very common in this dish) and no potatoes or rice. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lebanese dishes.
What it is
A robust and earthy stew made from beef or lamb tripe, slow-cooked until very tender with garlic, lemon, and often chickpeas. For keto, it must be explicitly ordered without the chickpeas or any starchy vegetables, and no rice or bread on the side.
Key ingredients
Beef/lamb tripe, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, spices (cumin, coriander), water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no chickpeas* (very common in this dish) and no potatoes or rice. Confirm no flour/starch thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كرش من فضلك، بدون حمص، وبدون بطاطس أو أرز. وتأكد ألا يستخدم طحين أو نشا للتكثيف.
For the Kersh, no chickpeas, no potatoes, and no rice, please. Also, no flour or starch thickeners.
Watch out for
Chickpeas (very common in this dish), rice/bread (standard accompaniment), potatoes, flour/starch thickeners.
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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