Awaes Lahm
Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb Stew with Vegetables (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no pumpkin or other high-carb vegetables are used in excess. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Saudi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional slow-cooked Saudi stew featuring tender lamb (or sometimes camel) meat with a mix of low-carb vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes, and onions, deeply flavored with aromatic spices. Served without rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb (or camel) meat, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, garlic, green bell pepper, olive oil, Arabic seven-spice blend, turmeric, black pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no pumpkin or other high-carb vegetables are used in excess. Crucially, served without any rice or bread. Confirm no hidden sugars in tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Awaes Lahm لو سمحت، بدون يقطين أو خضار نشوية، وبدون رز أو خبز. هل صلصة الطماطم تحتوي على سكر؟
For Awaes Lahm, please omit pumpkin or high-carb vegetables. Serve without rice or bread. Does the tomato sauce contain sugar?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato paste/canned tomatoes, specific high-carb vegetables sometimes used (e.g., small amounts of pumpkin or carrots which should be avoided or minimized), accidental rice/bread serving.
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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