Qawarma (قاورما)
Slow-Cooked Confit Lamb/Beef
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Palestinian dishes.
What it is
Tender chunks of lamb or beef slow-cooked and preserved in their own rendered fat, resulting in incredibly rich, savory, and melt-in-your-mouth meat.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, lamb or beef fat, salt.
Optional tweaks
Serve as a standalone protein dish, without bread, rice, or other carb-heavy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
القاورما، لو سمحت تقدمها لحالها، بدون خبز أو أرز أو أي إضافات.
For the Qawarma, please serve it as is, without any bread, rice, or other sides.
Watch out for
None inherently.
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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