Kefta Mkaouara (Tagine de Boulettes de Viande aux Oeufs)
Spiced Lamb/Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Eggs (without bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread for dipping. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Spiced ground lamb or beef meatballs (kefta) simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce, often with a few eggs cracked directly into the sauce to poach until set. A hearty and flavorful dish, typically served as a tagine.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onions, garlic, tomatoes, eggs, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, ginger, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no bread for dipping. Confirm the tomato sauce contains no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، بدون خبز للغمس. هل صلصة الطماطم خالية من السكر المضاف؟
Please, no bread for dipping. Can you confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar?
Watch out for
Sugar in tomato sauce, onions, high-carb sides (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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