Mechoui (Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Keto Sides)
Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no couscous, rice, bread, or potatoes. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Algerian dishes.
What it is
Traditionally a whole roasted lamb, but in a restaurant, it's typically a large portion of slow-roasted lamb shoulder or leg, tender and flavorful, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and sometimes cumin.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no couscous, rice, bread, or potatoes. Ask for a generous side of sautéed greens (e.g., spinach, Swiss chard) or grilled vegetables (e.g., zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers) cooked in olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
المشوي من فضلك، بدون كسكسي أو أرز أو خبز أو بطاطا. هل يمكن طبق جانبي كبير من الخضار الخضراء المقلية (سبانخ، سلق) أو خضار مشوية (كوسا، باذنجان، فلفل) بزيت الزيتون؟
For Mechoui, no couscous, rice, bread, or potatoes. Can I have generous sautéed greens (spinach/chard) or grilled vegetables (zucchini/eggplant/peppers) with olive oil?
Watch out for
Default carb sides (couscous, rice, bread, potatoes), potential rubs with hidden sugar.
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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