Hout bil Harissa
Baked Fish with Spicy Harissa Sauce (Keto-Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure harissa and tomato paste are sugar-free. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A tender fish (such as grouper or sea bream) baked or pan-seared, smothered in a rich, aromatic, and spicy harissa-based sauce made with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and traditional Libyan spices. Typically served with rice in traditional settings, but modified for keto.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet (e.g., grouper, sea bream), olive oil, harissa paste, garlic, tomato paste (unsweetened), cumin, coriander, caraway, paprika, salt, black pepper, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Ensure harissa and tomato paste are sugar-free. Request no added sugar or flour thickeners in the sauce. Serve with a side of simple steamed green vegetables (e.g., broccoli, spinach) instead of rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
حوت بالهريسة، لو سمحت تأكدوا أن الهريسة ومعجون الطماطم بدون سكر. لا تضيفوا سكر أو دقيق لتكثيف الصلصة. يقدم مع خضار خضراء مطهوة على البخار، بدلاً من الرز أو الخبز.
For Hout bil Harissa, ensure harissa and tomato paste are sugar-free. No added sugar or flour thickeners in the sauce. Serve with steamed green vegetables instead of rice or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in commercial harissa paste or tomato paste. Excessive use of onions/garlic if present. Flour thickeners in restaurant sauces. Accompaniments like rice or bread.
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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