Kefta Mkaouara (Moroccan Meatballs with Egg)
Moroccan Meatballs in Spiced Tomato Sauce with Poached Egg
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Spiced ground beef or lamb meatballs gently simmered in a rich, herbed tomato sauce, often finished with an egg poached directly in the sauce. A hearty and flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onion, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, cumin, paprika, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, olive oil, eggs, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. Request to serve without bread or rice. Confirm meatballs do not contain breadcrumbs or other fillers.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
هل صلصة الكفتة مكورة فيها سكر مضاف؟ لو سمحت، أريدها بدون خبز أو أرز. وهل الكفتة نفسها فيها بقسماط أو حشوات؟
Does the Kefta Mkaouara sauce have added sugar? Please serve it without bread or rice. Do the meatballs contain breadcrumbs or fillers?
Watch out for
Tomato sauce can often contain added sugar in restaurants. Avoid serving with bread or couscous. Onion and tomatoes contribute natural 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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