Msayrat / Messyrat (المصيرات)
Traditional Preserved Spiced Meat (Slow-Cooked)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Libyan dishes.
What it is
Msayrat is a rustic Libyan delicacy consisting of small pieces of lamb or goat meat, often including offal, preserved by slow-cooking them in their own fat or olive oil with a generous amount of spices. This process renders the meat incredibly tender and flavorful, creating a rich, deeply satisfying dish that is naturally high in fat and protein. It's typically served as part of a larger meal or as a standalone hearty appetizer.
Key ingredients
Lamb or goat meat (often belly, shoulder, or mixed offal), rendered animal fat (samna) or olive oil, garlic, red chili powder, caraway, cumin, black pepper, salt.
Optional tweaks
No modifications needed, naturally keto. Ensure no carb-based fillers are added during the preservation process.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
المصيرات، من فضلك تأكد لي أنه لا توجد بها أي مواد حشو من الكربوهيدرات.
For the Msayrat, please confirm no carb-based fillers are added.
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is serving it with traditional bread or flatbread, which should be explicitly declined. Hidden sugars in spice blends are generally unlikely for this traditional, savory dish but worth verifying if very sensitive.
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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