Keto Qidreh (لحم قدرة بدون أرز وحمص)
Keto Qidreh (Slow-Cooked Lamb with Spices)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or chickpeas are added to the dish. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Palestinian dishes.
What it is
Tender lamb, traditionally cooked in a clay pot, slow-cooked to perfection with a rich blend of Middle Eastern spices like caraway, allspice, and turmeric, served without rice or chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, ghee, olive oil, garlic, onion (minimal), caraway, allspice, turmeric, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, cardamom pods.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or chickpeas are added to the dish. Confirm no starch-based thickeners are used in the cooking liquid.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
قدرة اللحم، لو سمحت بدون أرز وحمص. وتأكد ما فيه أي نشويات مكثفة بالمرقة.
For the Qidreh, please no rice or chickpeas. And confirm no starch-based thickeners in the liquid.
Watch out for
Potential for onion quantity if not specified as minimal. Some restaurants might use pre-mixed spice blends with hidden sugars/starches (less common for this dish).
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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