Qalayat Zaytoun wa Lahmeh (قلاية زيتون ولحمة)
Lamb/Beef Sauté with Green Olives
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Palestinian dishes.
What it is
Tender cubes of lamb or beef, sautéed with sliced onions, minced garlic, and briny green olives. The dish is seasoned with traditional Palestinian spices, creating a savory, robust, and uniquely flavorful combination. Typically prepared in olive oil.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef cubes, pitted green olives, onions, garlic, olive oil, spices (allspice, black pepper), salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starches are used as thickeners for any sauce, and no sugary components are added.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
تأكد لو سمحت ما في نشويات كمادة مثخنة، وما في أي سكر مضاف للصوص.
Please ensure no starches are used as thickeners, and no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Confirm the olives themselves are not cured with sugar. Ensure no added sugar in any part of the sauté process.
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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