Zurbian Lahm (Meat Only with Keto Sides)
Spiced Lamb (Zurbian Style) with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: specify *no rice*. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Lamb meat slow-cooked in a distinctive, aromatic Zurbian spice blend, often featuring yogurt, saffron, cardamom, and onions. This preparation yields exceptionally tender and deeply flavored lamb, traditionally served with a spiced rice dish, but can be ordered as meat only with keto-friendly accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat, yogurt, onions, ginger, garlic, ghee, saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, black pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify *no rice*. Ask for plain grilled or steamed low-carb vegetables (e.g., cauliflower, broccoli) as a side. Confirm no potatoes are used in the cooking process, as they can sometimes be included in the traditional preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لزربيان لحم، من فضلك بدون أرز. وقدم مع خضروات قليلة الكربوهيدرات مشوية أو مطهوة على البخار. الرجاء التأكد من عدم استخدام البطاطا في الطهي.
For Zurbian Lahm, no rice please. Serve with plain grilled or steamed low-carb vegetables. Confirm no potatoes used in cooking.
Watch out for
High-carb by default as it's a rice dish. Onions and yogurt in the marinade contribute some carbs. Potatoes are occasionally included in the cooking. Hidden sugars could be in pre-made spice blends or added to sauces.
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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