غنم بالبصل
Slow-Cooked Lamb with Caramelized Onions
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar for caramelizing onions. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Palestinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chunks of lamb (often shoulder or leg meat) slow-cooked with a generous amount of caramelized onions, garlic, and a blend of Palestinian spices. The onions break down to create a rich, savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (shoulder/leg), large onions, olive oil/ghee, garlic, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, salt, pepper, small amount of tomato paste (optional).
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar for caramelizing onions. Request no starchy thickeners. Omit any high-carb sides like rice or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
غنم بالبصل، من فضلك بدون سكر مضاف للبصل ولا مواد نشوية للتكثيف. وبدون رز أو بطاطس.
For the غنم بالبصل, please ensure no added sugar for the onions and no starchy thickeners. No rice or potatoes on the side.
Watch out for
Added sugar for caramelizing onions, flour/starch as a thickener, significant amount of tomato paste, served with rice/bread.
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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