Shawarma Lahm/Dajaj Plate (Meat Only)
Shawarma Meat Plate (Lamb/Chicken Only)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'Shawarma lahm/dajaj sahan, bidoun khobz, bidoun batata' (shawarma meat plate, without bread, without fries). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thinly sliced, slow-roasted marinated meat (lamb or chicken) from a vertical spit, served as a plate with accompanying fresh vegetables and sauces.
Key ingredients
Thinly sliced marinated lamb/chicken, vinegar (lamb), garlic paste, various spices (cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cloves, cardamom), salt, olive oil. Served with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, pickled turnips (high carb), tahini sauce (lamb), garlic sauce (chicken).
How to make it keto
Request 'Shawarma lahm/dajaj sahan, bidoun khobz, bidoun batata' (shawarma meat plate, without bread, without fries). Ask to omit pickled vegetables (turnips, carrots). Request tahini/garlic sauce on the side and use sparingly, asking about sugar content if possible. Focus on the meat and fresh salad components (lettuce, cucumber, tomato).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
صحن شاورما لحم/دجاج، بدون خبز وبدون بطاطا من فضلك. لا أريد مخللات. ممكن صلصة طحينة/ثوم على الجانب؟ وهل يوجد سكر في الصلصات؟
Shawarma Lahm/Dajaj Plate, please without bread and without fries. Omit pickled vegetables. Can I have tahini/garlic sauce on the side? Is there sugar in the sauces?
Watch out for
Marinades potentially containing hidden sugars. Tahini sauce (can have starch/sugar fillers, typically low carb but restaurant versions vary). Garlic sauce (often thickened with starch or contains sugar). Pickled vegetables (often high in sugar). Served with fries, pita 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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