Thareed Lahm
Lamb and Vegetable Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request 'Thareed Lahm, bidoun khobz' (Thareed lamb, without bread). About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty, slow-cooked stew with tender lamb chunks and various vegetables in a rich, spiced tomato-based broth. Traditionally served with a carb-rich accompaniment soaked in the stew, but for keto, only the meat and low-carb vegetables are consumed.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, zucchini, eggplant, green beans, bell peppers, sometimes carrots or potatoes (restaurant risk), ginger, dried limes, Saudi spice mix, ghee/oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'Thareed Lahm, bidoun khobz' (Thareed lamb, without bread). Explicitly ask to minimize or omit high-carb vegetables like potatoes and carrots if possible. Confirm no sugar is added to the stew. Focus on the lamb, broth, and low-carb vegetables like zucchini and eggplant.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
ثريد لحم بدون خبز من فضلك. هل يمكن تقليل أو حذف البطاطا والجزر؟ وتأكد لي أنه لم يتم إضافة السكر للمرق/المرقة.
Thareed Lahm, please without bread. Can you minimize or omit potatoes and carrots? Confirm no sugar is added to the stew.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, chickpeas (often added in traditional Thareed). Large amounts of onions and tomatoes. Hidden sugars in pre-made tomato paste or spice mixes. Serving with bread is standard.
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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