Laban Immo (لبن إمّه)
Lamb and Yogurt Stew Platter (no rice)
No, skip this one: about 24g 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
Tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked in a tangy, savory yogurt-based sauce, often seasoned with garlic and mint. A hearty and comforting dish, traditionally served with rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder/leg), plain full-fat yogurt, garlic, dried mint, cornstarch (common thickener), olive oil, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Explicitly request no rice. Ask if cornstarch can be omitted or minimized, or a keto-friendly thickener used.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
للبن إمّه، من فضلك بدون أرز. هل يمكن حذف أو تقليل النشا، أو استخدام مثخن مناسب للكيتو؟
For the Laban Immo, please no rice. Can you omit or minimize cornstarch, or use a keto-friendly thickener?
Watch out for
Cornstarch used to thicken the yogurt sauce is a common hidden carb. Traditional rice side.
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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