Bathenjan bil Qawarma
Eggplant with Lamb Confit
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
Tender slices of eggplant, typically fried or baked until soft, served with generous portions of rich, savory lamb confit (qawarma). The slow-cooked lamb, preserved in its own fat, offers an intense flavor that pairs decadently with the eggplant, seasoned simply with salt and pepper.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, lamb confit (qawarma - slow-cooked lamb meat and fat), olive oil or ghee (for eggplant), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure eggplant is not breaded or cooked in sugary sauces. Qawarma should be pure meat and rendered fat. Served without bread or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
باذنجان بالقاورما، لو سمحت تأكد الباذنجان بدون بقسماط أو صلصات سكرية. القاورما لحم ودهن فقط. وبدون خبز أو أرز.
Bathenjan bil Qawarma, ensure eggplant is not breaded or in sugary sauces. Qawarma should be pure meat and fat. No bread or rice.
Watch out for
Minor carbs from eggplant.
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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