Mansaf (لحم بالجميد بدون أرز)
Mansaf-Style Lamb with Jameed Sauce (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice is served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender lamb cooked in a rich, tangy fermented dried yogurt sauce (Jameed), seasoned with traditional spices, and typically garnished with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley. Served as a protein-rich main course without the traditional rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb, fermented dried yogurt (jameed), pine nuts, parsley
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice is served. Confirm Jameed sauce is not thickened with starch or flour. Request extra clarification on cooking oils if concerned about seed oils.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
المنسف، من فضلك بدون أرز. وتأكد لي أن صوص الجميد لم يتم تكثيفه بالنشا أو الطحين. وما هو الزيت المستخدم للطبخ؟
For the Mansaf, please ensure no rice. Confirm the Jameed sauce is not thickened with starch or flour. What cooking oil is used, please?
Watch out for
Pine nuts can add up in carbs if portions are very large. Onions and garlic contribute minor carbs. Some restaurants might use starch as a thickener in the Jameed sauce.
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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