Lham Bel Karfa w'Looz (Keto Modifié)
Keto Lamb with Cinnamon and Almonds
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no added sugar, honey, or dried fruits (such as prunes or apricots), which are common in this dish. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Tunisian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb slow-cooked until fall-apart tender in a rich, aromatic sauce flavored with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and garlic, garnished with toasted almonds. This keto adaptation omits traditional sweeteners and dried fruits.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/shank, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, saffron, toasted almonds, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no added sugar, honey, or dried fruits (such as prunes or apricots), which are common in this dish. Confirm no potatoes or chickpeas.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لحم بالقرفة واللوز، لو سمحت، بدون سكر أو عسل أو فواكه مجففة. وتأكدلي بدون بطاطس أو حمص.
For the Lham Bel Karfa w'Looz, absolutely no added sugar, honey, or dried fruits. Please confirm no potatoes or chickpeas.
Watch out for
Often prepared with significant amounts of sugar, honey, or dried fruits (e.g., prunes, apricots); sometimes served with starchy sides like couscous or rice.
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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