Ras Kharouf Maslouq (راس خروف مسلوق)
Boiled Lamb's Head (with Lemon and Garlic)
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Palestinian dishes.
What it is
A traditional and hearty Palestinian dish featuring lamb's head, slow-boiled until the meat is exceptionally tender, served with a simple dressing of fresh lemon juice and crushed garlic.
Key ingredients
Lamb's head, water, bay leaf, cardamom pods, salt, lemon juice, garlic, fresh parsley (optional).
Optional tweaks
Serve the lamb's head plain, without any bread, rice, or other carb-heavy sides. Confirm no high-carb seasonings are used.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
راس الخروف المسلوق، لو سمحت أقدمه سادة. بدون خبز، أرز، أو أي إضافات نشوية. وتأكد ما فيه بهارات نشوية.
For the Ras Kharouf Maslouq, please serve it plain. No bread, rice, or other carb-heavy sides. Confirm no high-carb seasonings.
Watch out for
Minimal, primarily from lemon and garlic content if in very large quantities.
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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