Saloona Laham
Meat and Vegetable Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables if typically included. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Qatari food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting, slow-cooked Qatari stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef simmered with a medley of mixed non-starchy vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, all infused with aromatic spices. It's typically served with cauliflower rice, but the stew itself can be keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef (diced), zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, tomato paste, olive oil, various Middle Eastern spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, black pepper, bay leaf).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables if typically included. Explicitly ask for no rice or bread on the side. Confirm no flour or other thickening agents are used, and no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
صالونة لحم من فضلك. بدون بطاطا أو خضروات نشوية، وبدون رز أو خبز. ممكن تأكدون ماكو طحين أو مكثفات، ولا سكر مضاف بالصلصة؟
Saloona Laham, please. No potatoes or starchy vegetables, no rice, no bread. Confirm no flour/thickeners, and no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots or other starchy vegetables (if added), hidden sugars in pre-made tomato paste or commercial sauces, flour as a thickener, 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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