Shorbet Lahmeh (شوربة لحمة صافية)
Clear Lamb/Beef Broth
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Palestinian dishes.
What it is
A deeply flavorful and nourishing clear broth, slow-cooked from lamb or beef bones and meat, lightly seasoned with traditional spices.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef bones, meat scraps, water, onion (minimal for flavor), bay leaf, cardamom pods, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starches, noodles, legumes, or high-carb vegetables (like carrots or potatoes) are added to the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
شوربة اللحمة الصافية، لو سمحت بدون نشويات، شعيرية، بقوليات، جزر، أو بطاطا.
For the Shorbet Lahmeh, please no starches, noodles, legumes, carrots, or potatoes in the broth.
Watch out for
Excessive use of root vegetables or added starches in the broth base.
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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