Bayd bil Awarma
Eggs with Cured Lamb Confit
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
A rich and satisfying breakfast or mezze dish consisting of scrambled or fried eggs cooked directly with awarma – a traditional Syrian cured lamb confit, preserved in its own fat. The awarma imparts deep, savory flavors to the eggs.
Key ingredients
Eggs, awarma (cured lamb confit), ghee or butter, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no bread is served with the dish.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
تأكدوا من عدم تقديم خبز مع البيض بالقاورما، من فضلك.
Please confirm no bread is served with the Bayd bil Awarma.
Watch out for
Historically served with bread for dipping; ensure it's omitted. Awarma itself contains no carbs.
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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