Musran bil Lahm wal Khudar
Lamb Intestines with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request omission of any non-keto vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Saudi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory stew or sauté featuring thoroughly cleaned lamb intestines, often cooked with small pieces of lamb meat, and keto-friendly vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes, in a spiced broth or sauce.
Key ingredients
Lamb intestines, lamb meat, olive oil, onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, green bell peppers, zucchini, green chili (optional), cumin, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, salt, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request omission of any non-keto vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. Ensure no rice or bread is served.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، أريد المصران باللحم والخضار بدون بطاطس أو جزر أو حمص. وبدون أرز أو خبز.
Please make the Musran bil Lahm wal Khudar without potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. No rice or bread, please.
Watch out for
Presence of high-carb vegetables if not explicitly omitted (e.g., potatoes, carrots, peas). Potential for added sugar in large quantities of tomato-based sauce, and high-carb side dishes.
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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