Yakhnet Bamya
Okra and Lamb Stew (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit rice. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A tangy and savory stew featuring tender okra pods and lamb pieces, simmered in a rich tomato sauce with garlic and cilantro. Best enjoyed without its traditional rice accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Lamb cubes, fresh or frozen okra, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, lemon juice, water/broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request to omit rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
يخنة بامية بدون أرز لو سمحت. وتأكد أنه لا يوجد سكر مضاف إلى صلصة الطماطم.
Yakhnet Bamya without rice, please. And confirm no sugar is added to the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Okra itself has moderate carbs (mucilage), tomato paste/crushed tomatoes (sugars), potential for hidden thickeners, restaurant tendency to add sugar to tomato sauce.
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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