Kabsa Lahm (Meat Only)
Lamb Kabsa (Meat Only)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'Lahm Kabsa, bidoun rozz' (lamb kabsa, without rice). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Saudi dish featuring tender lamb slow-cooked with aromatic spices. For keto, it's served as a generous portion of the lamb and its rich, spiced broth, completely omitting the traditional cauliflower rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks (shoulder/leg), onions, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, dried limes (loomi), bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, Saudi spice mix (baharat), ghee/oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'Lahm Kabsa, bidoun rozz' (lamb kabsa, without rice). Ask for a side of simple green salad (cucumber, tomato, lettuce) with olive oil and lemon, ensuring no added sugar in dressing. Avoid any accompanying tomato-based sauces unless confirmed sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كبسة لحم بدون أرز من فضلك. أريد سلطة خضراء بسيطة على الجانب: خيار، طماطم، خس، مع زيت زيتون وليمون، وبدون سكر في الصلصة أو أي صلصات طماطم.
Kabsa Lahm, please without rice. I'd like a simple green salad on the side: cucumber, tomato, lettuce, with olive oil and lemon. No sugary dressing or tomato sauces.
Watch out for
Onions, tomatoes, bell peppers (can be high in large quantities in the stew base). Hidden sugars in pre-made spice mixes or restaurant's tomato paste/sauce. Cross-contamination from rice. Any accompanying side sauces/dips.
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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