Mahshi Malfouf bil Lahm (Keto-style)
Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Spiced Meat (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice in the stuffing. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender cabbage leaves expertly rolled and stuffed with a seasoned mixture of ground lamb or beef, herbs, and spices. Simmered in a light, tangy tomato broth. Traditionally contains rice, but prepared here without.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, ground lamb/beef, onions, garlic, parsley, mint, assorted spices (cumin, allspice), tomato paste, lemon juice, olive oil/ghee, salt, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice in the stuffing. Confirm no sugar in the tomato broth or paste. Ask for extra lemon juice for tang rather than sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
محشي ملفوف باللحم، بدون أرز نهائياً في الحشوة. ولا سكر في المرق. هل يمكن إضافة عصير ليمون أكثر بدلاً من السكر؟
Mahshi Malfouf bil Lahm, with absolutely no rice in the stuffing. No sugar in the broth. Can I have extra lemon juice instead of sugar for tang?
Watch out for
Onions, small amount of tomato paste. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or broth.
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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