Ras Ghanam
Traditional Boiled Lamb Head
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Qatari dishes.
What it is
A time-honored Qatari delicacy, Ras Ghanam involves a whole lamb's head, meticulously cleaned and slow-boiled for hours until the meat becomes exceptionally tender. It is simply seasoned with salt and traditional spices, offering a rich, fatty, and deeply flavorful experience.
Key ingredients
Lamb's head, water, salt, black pepper, cardamom, bay leaves, dried lime (loomi), onion (for boiling).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no carb-based side dishes such as rice or bread are served alongside. Request clear broth if offered, without any starchy additions.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الرجاء عدم تقديم أرز أو خبز كأطباق جانبية. إذا يوجد مرق، أريده صافي وبدون أي إضافات نشوية.
No rice or bread sides, please. If there's broth, I'd like it clear, without any starchy additions.
Watch out for
May be served with high-carb sides. Some restaurants might add root vegetables to the broth (confirm omission).
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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