Makanek / Soujouk
Pan-Fried Spiced Lamb/Beef Sausages
Yes, with a tweak: request to be served without any bread or carb accompaniments. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
Small, savory sausages typically made from lamb or beef, intensely seasoned with a blend of Middle Eastern spices like cumin, paprika, and chili. Pan-fried and traditionally served with fresh lemon.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, various spices (e.g., cumin, paprika, sumac, chili), garlic, olive oil, fresh lemon wedges.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request to be served without any bread or carb accompaniments. Confirm the sausages themselves do not contain any carb-based fillers (which is uncommon in authentic preparations).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مقانق/سجق، بدون خبز من فضلكم. وهل التأكد أن السجق لا يحتوي على أي حشوة من الكربوهيدرات؟
For Makanek/Soujouk, please serve without bread. Can you confirm the sausages have no carb fillers?
Watch out for
The main risk is the customary serving of bread. Hidden fillers in commercially prepared sausages (less common in authentic versions but worth verifying).
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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