Khoroof Mahshi (Slow-Roasted Lamb with Keto Stuffing)
Slow-Roasted Lamb with Keto Stuffing
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request keto-friendly stuffing, avoiding rice, bread, or starchy vegetables. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Saudi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A festive dish of whole or a large cut of lamb (e.g., leg or shoulder) slow-roasted to perfection, traditionally stuffed. For a keto version, the stuffing consists of minced meat, a medley of herbs, spices, and possibly nuts or cauliflower rice, ensuring no traditional high-carb grains.
Key ingredients
Whole lamb/lamb cut, minced lamb/beef (for stuffing), almonds/pine nuts, parsley, cilantro, onions, garlic, ghee, various spices (cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, allspice), salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request keto-friendly stuffing, avoiding rice, bread, or starchy vegetables. Confirm no sugar in marinades or rubs.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لو سمحت، أريد حشوة كيتو بدون أرز أو خبز أو خضروات نشوية. وتأكد أن التتبيلة بدون سكر.
Please ensure a keto-friendly stuffing without rice, bread, or starchy vegetables. Confirm no sugar in marinades.
Watch out for
Onions and garlic in the stuffing. Potential for hidden sugars in marinades or rubs. If cauliflower rice is used, it adds to total 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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