Shuwaa (Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb)
Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb (No Rice/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, bread, or any starchy side dishes. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Qatari dishes.
What it is
A traditional celebratory Qatari dish featuring succulent, slow-cooked lamb, heavily spiced and cooked until it falls off the bone. Usually served with rice, but can be ordered as the meat portion only.
Key ingredients
Lamb (often shoulder or leg), turmeric, cumin, coriander, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, ginger, garlic, onion, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, bread, or any starchy side dishes. Ensure no sugar is added to the marinade or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الشواء لو سمحت بدون رز، خبز، أو أي أطباق جانبية نشوية. وهل الصلصة أو التتبيلة خالية من السكر؟
For the Shuwaa, please no rice, bread, or starchy sides. Confirm no added sugar in the marinade or sauce.
Watch out for
Marinades or rubs might contain small amounts of sugar. Onion and garlic contribute minimal carbs.
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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