Braised Lamb Trotters (Kawareh)
Lamb trotters (kawareh) are a traditional, restorative dish with a special place on Eastern tables, famous for their gelatinous broth rich in dissolved natural collagen. Their glycemic index does not apply because they contain no starch, and they are a royal food for restoring joints and skin.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Drink the warm broth with a squeeze of lemon and a crushed garlic clove and eat the meat with a spoon; avoid eating it with fatteh of white bread and plenty of ghee.
Best preparation methods
They are simmered for many hours over gentle heat with mastic, cardamom, bay leaf and onion until the gelatine dissolves into a clear, aromatic broth.
Important Nutritional Note
The richest natural food in glycine, proline and collagen, which support the gut lining and repair knee cartilage; people with high blood fats or blood pressure should be moderate.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (200 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g | 52 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 1 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 24 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 210 kcal per 100 g, ranking 28 of 45 in Arabic dishes (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Do lamb trotters raise blood sugar?
Not at all, because they contain no starch; it is eating them with fatteh and bread that causes a sharp rise in sugar.
What is the nutritional value of a plate of trotters with broth (200 g)?
It provides about 420 kcal, 52 g of collagen and protein and 24 g of fat, with less than 1 g of carbohydrate.
Do trotters help with joint wear (osteoarthritis)?
Yes. They provide natural collagen, glucosamine and chondroitin, the basic building blocks that nourish the joint fluid and reduce friction.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.