L'san Bel Zaytoun
Tongue and Olive Tagine
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour thickeners are used in the sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Algerian dishes.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked lamb or beef tongue simmered in a flavorful tagine with green olives and sometimes preserved lemon. The sauce is typically light and savory, often spiced with turmeric and black pepper, yielding a rich yet bright dish. Served without traditional carb sides like bread or rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef tongue, green olives, onions, garlic, olive oil, turmeric, black pepper, bay leaf, parsley, salt, (optional: preserved lemon).
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour thickeners are used in the sauce. Request no traditional bread, couscous, or rice side dishes, as these are common accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، لا تستخدموا طحين لتكثيف الصلصة. وبدون خبز تقليدي أو كسكس أو أرز كأطباق جانبية.
No flour thickeners in the sauce, please. And no bread, couscous, or rice side dishes.
Watch out for
Flour thickeners in the sauce. Usually served with high-carb side dishes (bread, couscous, rice) which must be declined.
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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