لحم باللبن (بدون أرز)
Lamb Stew in Yogurt Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Palestinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender lamb chunks slowly simmered in a rich, tangy yogurt (laban) sauce, often thickened with an egg yolk or reduction. This version is specifically prepared and served without rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks, full-fat plain yogurt (or jameed), garlic, fresh mint, ghee or butter, egg yolk (for thickening), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice. Confirm no starchy thickeners like cornstarch or flour are used in the sauce. If they use starch, ask for reduction or egg yolk only.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لحم باللبن، لو سمحت بدون أرز. وهل الصلصة بدون نشا أو طحين؟ إذا للتكثيف، فقط تقليل أو صفار بيض.
For لحم باللبن, no rice please. Confirm no cornstarch or flour in the sauce. If thickening, use reduction or egg yolk only.
Watch out for
Cornstarch or flour used as thickeners in the sauce. Serving with rice or bread.
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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