Kawarma
Preserved Lamb/Beef Confit
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
Slow-cooked, melt-in-your-mouth lamb or beef, preserved in its own rendered fat. Rich, savory, and tender. Often served as is, or with eggs.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef meat, rendered lamb or beef fat, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added carbohydrates or starches. If served with eggs, confirm no carb-heavy sides like bread or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
قاورما، من فضلك بدون كربوهيدرات أو نشويات مضافة. إذا كانت مع البيض، تأكد لي أنه لا يوجد خبز أو بطاطا جانبياً.
For the Kawarma, please no added carbs or starches. If served with eggs, confirm no bread or potatoes on the side.
Watch out for
None inherent if prepared purely from meat and fat. Only risk is if served with non-keto accompaniments, which should be avoided.
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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