Feter bil Lahm
Sautéed Mushrooms with Lamb
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Libyan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory dish featuring a generous mix of sautéed mushrooms (such as button, cremini, or oyster) with tender pieces of lamb. Cooked with garlic, onions, fresh herbs (like parsley), and seasoned with Libyan spices, often finished with a splash of broth or heavy cream.
Key ingredients
Lamb pieces, mixed mushrooms, olive oil, onions, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, cumin, lamb broth (or heavy cream).
How to make it keto
Ensure no starch is used to thicken the sauce. Confirm no high-carb vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots) are added. If cream is used, ensure it's unsweetened heavy cream.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
فطر باللحم، من فضلك بدون نشا في الصلصة وبدون بطاطس أو جزر. وإذا استخدمتم كريمة، فتأكدوا أنها كريمة ثقيلة غير محلاة.
Feter bil Lahm, please. No starch in the sauce and no potatoes or carrots. If cream is used, ensure it's unsweetened heavy cream.
Watch out for
Hidden thickeners (flour, starch) in the sauce; large quantities of higher-carb onions or garlic; sweetened cream; serving with high-carb sides.
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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