Laham Nashif (Keto-Friendly)
Qatari Spiced Dry-Fried Lamb/Beef
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Qatari dishes.
What it is
A traditional Qatari dish of thinly sliced or small chunks of lamb or beef, dry-fried or sautéed with onions and a robust blend of local spices until tender and slightly crispy. It's a simple, protein-rich dish perfect for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef (thinly sliced), onions, ghee or olive oil, Qatari spices (black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger), garlic, green chili (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. Request extra cooking fat. Confirm no sugar in any seasoning or glaze.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لحم ناشف من فضلك، بدون بطاطس أو خضروات نشوية. لا سكر في التتبيلة أو الصلصة. وأضف دهن طهي إضافي.
For the Laham Nashif, no potatoes or starchy vegetables, please. No sugar in seasoning or glaze, and extra cooking fat.
Watch out for
Overuse of onions, hidden sugars in spice blends or marinades.
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.
More on the Qatari menuAll 250 Qatari dishes ›
