M'hammar
Algerian Roasted Chicken/Lamb with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no rice, potatoes, or bread as accompaniments. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Algerian dishes.
What it is
A whole roasted chicken or succulent leg/shoulder of lamb, marinated and slow-roasted to perfection with a blend of aromatic spices like saffron, ginger, and turmeric. This keto-friendly dish is served simply with a side of steamed low-carb vegetables, explicitly omitting traditional rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken or lamb leg/shoulder, onion, garlic, saffron, ginger, turmeric, olive oil, butter, salt, black pepper, lemon juice. Side: steamed green beans or broccoli.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no rice, potatoes, or bread as accompaniments. Request a side of plain steamed low-carb vegetables like broccoli or green beans. Verify no sugar in the marinade or accompanying sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
محمر من فضلك، بدون أرز أو بطاطا أو خبز. أريد طبق جانبي من بروكلي أو فاصوليا خضراء مطهوة بالبخار. وتأكد من عدم وجود سكر في التتبيلة أو الصلصات.
For M'hammar, please no rice, potatoes, or bread. Can I have a side of plain steamed broccoli or green beans? Confirm no sugar in marinade or sauces.
Watch out for
Traditional starchy sides (rice, potatoes, bread - must be omitted), sugar in marinades or sauces, high-carb side vegetables.
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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