Burheema
Braised Lamb Shank (Keto-Style)
Yes, with a tweak: omit couscous or rice side. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Libyan slow-braised lamb shank, cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender in a rich, aromatic sauce with minimal tomatoes and onions. Typically served with couscous or rice, which must be strictly omitted for keto. Modifications ensure no flour-based thickeners or high-carb root vegetables like potatoes are used in the braising liquid, focusing on the succulent meat and flavorful sauce.
Key ingredients
Lamb shanks, olive oil, onions, garlic, minimal tomato paste, Libyan spices (turmeric, cumin, paprika, black pepper), salt, bay leaves, water or bone broth.
How to make it keto
Omit couscous or rice side. Confirm no flour/starch thickeners in the sauce. Request no potatoes, chickpeas, or excess carrots in the braising liquid; minimal carrots for flavor only. Specify minimal tomato paste to control carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لـ برهيمة، بدون كسكس أو أرز. لا طحين أو نشا في الصلصة. بدون بطاطا أو حمص. وأقل قدر من الجزر ومعجون الطماطم للنكهة فقط.
For Burheema, no couscous or rice. No flour/starch in the sauce. No potatoes or chickpeas. Minimal carrots and tomato paste for flavor, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste or pre-made spice blends, starchy vegetables like potatoes or excess carrots if not explicitly omitted, flour/starch used as a thickener for the sauce.
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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