Jalamah (Najrani Lamb Stir-fry)
Najrani Lamb Stir-fry (without rice/bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no hidden sugars in the spice blend. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional, intensely flavorful dish from the Najran region, Jalamah features tender lamb or goat meat (often including organ meats like liver and kidney) cooked with its own rendered fat, onions, tomatoes, and a distinct blend of Najrani spices. It's rich, aromatic, and very satisfying, served without its usual bread or rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb/goat meat (can include liver, kidney), lamb fat/ghee, onions, tomatoes, garlic, green chilies, Najrani spice blend (often fenugreek, cumin, black pepper, coriander, turmeric).
How to make it keto
Ensure no hidden sugars in the spice blend. Explicitly request without rice or bread. You can ask for extra low-carb vegetables like zucchini or eggplant to be stir-fried with it if available.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
جلامة، من فضلك تأكد ألا يوجد سكر خفي في تتبيلة البهارات. قدمها لي بدون أرز أو خبز. هل يمكن إضافة خضروات قليلة الكربوهيدرات مثل الكوسا أو الباذنجان تقلى معها؟
For the Jalamah, please ensure no hidden sugars in the spice blend. Serve without rice or bread. Can I have extra low-carb vegetables like zucchini or eggplant stir-fried with it?
Watch out for
Onions and tomatoes contribute some carbohydrates. Confirm no sugar is added to the spice mixture or during cooking to enhance flavor.
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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