Merguez
Spicy Lamb/Beef Sausage
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant and spicy North African sausage, typically made from lamb or beef (or a combination), seasoned heavily with harissa, cumin, paprika, and garlic. Often grilled or pan-fried.
Key ingredients
Lamb and/or beef mince, harissa, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil (for cooking).
Optional tweaks
Explicitly request no bread, couscous, or high-carb side dishes (like fries or rice). Inquire if any fillers (e.g., breadcrumbs) are used, though authentic Merguez typically relies on meat and spices.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
المرقاز من فضلك بدون خبز، كسكس، أو مقبلات عالية الكربوهيدرات كالبطاطا المقلية والأرز. وهل يوجد فيه أي إضافات مثل البقسماط؟
For the Merguez, please no bread, couscous, or high-carb sides like fries or rice. Are there any fillers, like breadcrumbs, in the Merguez?
Watch out for
Some mass-produced or less authentic versions *could* contain high-carb fillers like breadcrumbs or potato starch. Always ask if possible. Spices contain negligible carbs.
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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