فخارة لحمة (Fakharit Lahmeh)
Clay Pot Lamb Stew with Vegetables
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty slow-cooked stew of tender lamb or beef with chunks of onion, tomatoes, green peppers, and aromatic spices, often baked in a traditional clay pot. Naturally low-carb when served without rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef (cubed), onions, tomatoes, green peppers, garlic, olive oil, spices (allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, bay leaf), broth, salt.
Optional tweaks
Request no rice or bread. Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added (less common in this specific dish). Confirm no hidden sugars in the tomato base.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، بدون أرز أو خبز مع فخارة لحمة. وتأكد أن لا يوجد بطاطس أو خضروات نشوية، وأن صلصة الطماطم خالية من السكر.
No rice or bread with Fakharit Lahmeh, please. Confirm no potatoes or starchy vegetables, and no hidden sugars in the tomato base.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato sauce, high amount of onions/peppers, serving with bread/rice.
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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