Usban (Keto-Modified Libyan Sausage, Rice-Free)
Keto-Modified Libyan Sausage (Offal & Meat with Herbs)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or any high-carb grain/filler is used in the sausage mixture. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
An authentic Libyan sausage, traditionally made from a mixture of chopped offal (liver, heart, lung) and ground meat, herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint), and spices. The keto version replaces rice, which is usually included, with finely chopped keto vegetables (e.g., cauliflower rice) or more meat. The mixture is encased in cleaned sheep intestines and slow-cooked or boiled, then often fried or grilled.
Key ingredients
Sheep intestines (cleaned), lamb/beef offal (liver, heart, lung), ground lamb/beef, onions, parsley, cilantro, mint, olive oil, spices (cumin, black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt). For keto: cauliflower rice or finely chopped zucchini/more meat instead of rice.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure no rice or any high-carb grain/filler is used in the sausage mixture. Confirm if any rice flour is used as a binder; if so, request omission or a keto alternative.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Usban لو سمحت، من فضلك تأكد أنه لا يوجد أرز أو أي حشوة عالية الكربوهيدرات في الخليط. وهل تستخدمون طحين الأرز؟ إذا نعم، فهل يمكن استبداله ببديل كيتو؟
For Usban, it's critical: no rice or high-carb fillers in the mixture. Please confirm no rice flour is used as a binder, or use a keto alternative.
Watch out for
Presence of hidden rice or other grain fillers if not explicitly requested as 'rice-free'; potential for a small amount of carb-based binder.
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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