L'san Bel Qares (Keto Modified)
Braised Lamb Tongue with Lemon (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starchy thickeners are used in the braising liquid. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Algerian dishes.
What it is
Tender lamb tongue, meticulously prepared and slow-braised in a savory, aromatic sauce brightened with plenty of fresh lemon juice and garlic. This is a rich and distinctive offal dish, traditionally served in a white sauce.
Key ingredients
Lamb tongue, fresh lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, chicken or lamb broth.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or starchy thickeners are used in the braising liquid. Request no carb sides such as potatoes, rice, or chickpeas. Serve with a simple green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables like green beans or broccoli.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لـ لسان بالقوارص، بدون طحين أو نشا لتكثيف الصلصة. من فضلك قدمه مع سلطة خضراء أو خضار قليلة الكربوهيدرات، بدون بطاطا، أرز، أو حمص.
For L'san Bel Qares, no flour or starch to thicken the sauce. Please serve with a green salad or low-carb vegetables, no potatoes, rice, or chickpeas.
Watch out for
Flour used to thicken the braising sauce. Hidden sugars in spice blends or marinades. Serving with high-carb traditional accompaniments.
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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