Lahme Shawarma (Platter)
Beef & Lamb Shawarma Platter (No Bread/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO bread/pita, NO rice, and NO fries. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Palestinian dishes.
What it is
Succulent, thinly sliced, seasoned beef and lamb, slow-roasted on a vertical spit, served as a platter with traditional tahini sauce and fresh vegetables, bypassing the bread and starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Thinly sliced marinated beef and lamb, shawarma spices (cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic), olive oil, vinegar. Served with tahini sauce, mixed green salad or lettuce wraps.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO bread/pita, NO rice, and NO fries. Confirm the marinade does not contain added sugars. Ask for extra salad or lettuce wraps instead of carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طبق شاورما لحمة، من فضلك بدون خبز، رز، أو بطاطس. وتأكدوا تتبيلة اللحمة بدون سكر. ممكن زيادة سلطة أو ورق خس للف الشاورما بدلاً من النشويات؟
For the Lahme Shawarma platter, please no bread, rice, or fries. Confirm the marinade has no added sugar. Can I have extra salad or lettuce wraps instead?
Watch out for
Marinades can contain hidden sugars. Always served with bread/pita, rice, or fries. Garlic sauce often contains starch or sugar. Tahini sauce should be pure.
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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