غنم بالبصل
Braised Lamb with Onions
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Slow-braised chunks of tender lamb, cooked with a generous amount of caramelized onions and aromatic spices until rich and succulent. Served as a hearty main without any traditional rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks (shoulder/leg), yellow onions, olive oil, spices (cinnamon, allspice, bay leaf, salt, black pepper), lamb broth.
If you order it anyway
Explicitly request no added sugar for caramelizing onions (rely on natural sweetness). Confirm no rice or bread will be served alongside.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
غنم بالبصل، لو سمحت بدون سكر مضاف للبصل. وبدون أرز أو خبز جانباً.
For غنم بالبصل, please use no added sugar for the onions. No rice or bread on the side, please.
Watch out for
Added sugar in onion caramelization, serving with starchy sides. Natural carbs from a large quantity of onions.
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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