Muzza Lahm bil Khudar (keto-style)
Slow-cooked Lamb Shank with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, potatoes, or bread. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Saudi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked lamb shank, typically braised with aromatic spices, onions, and garlic until fall-off-the-bone. Modified to be served with low-carb vegetables instead of traditional rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Lamb shank, onions, garlic, various spices (bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper), ghee or oil, often a small amount of tomato paste. Keto version substitutes starchy vegetables with broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, or green beans.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, potatoes, or bread. Ask for low-carb vegetables (e.g., steamed broccoli, grilled zucchini, side salad) instead. Confirm no sugar in the braising liquid or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لموزة لحم بالخضار، من فضلك بدون أرز أو بطاطس أو خبز. قدمها مع خضار قليلة الكربوهيدرات. وتأكد من عدم وجود سكر في الصلصة.
For Muzza Lahm bil Khudar, no rice, potatoes, or bread please. Serve with low-carb vegetables. Please ensure no sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in braising liquid or tomato paste. Starchy vegetables used by default. Served with traditional high-carb sides (rice, potatoes, 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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