Mofatah Lahm
Saudi Lamb Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request the stew be made without potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and tender lamb stew, slow-cooked with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and onions until the meat is falling off the bone. Traditionally served with rice, but easily adapted for keto.
Key ingredients
Lamb, tomatoes, onions, aromatic spices
How to make it keto
Request the stew be made without potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Explicitly state to serve without rice or bread on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مفتاح لحم من فضلك، المرق بدون بطاطا أو جزر أو أي خضروات نشوية أخرى. وقدمه لي بدون أرز أو خبز جانبي.
For Mofatah Lahm, please make the stew without potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Serve it without rice or bread on the side.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, hidden sugars in tomato paste or broth, served with rice or bread.
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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