Warak Enab Mahshi (Keto-Modified)
Keto Stuffed Grape Leaves (Meat Filling)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the filling does NOT contain rice. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Qatari dishes.
What it is
Tender grape leaves carefully stuffed with a savory and aromatic mixture of spiced ground lamb or beef, herbs, and finely chopped low-carb vegetables (instead of rice), slow-cooked in a tangy lemon-infused broth.
Key ingredients
Grape leaves, ground lamb (or beef), onions, garlic, parsley, mint, fresh tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, spices (allspice, black pepper).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the filling does NOT contain rice. Request a filling made exclusively of ground meat, herbs, and low-carb vegetables. Confirm no sugar is added to the cooking broth.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
ورق عنب من فضلك، تأكد أن الحشوة لحم مفروم وأعشاب وخضروات قليلة الكربوهيدرات فقط، بدون أرز. وتأكد أن المرق خالي من السكر.
For the Warak Enab, please make sure the filling is only meat, herbs, and low-carb vegetables, no rice. Confirm no sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
Rice as a filler in the stuffing, hidden sugars in the cooking liquid.
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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