M'chermel Lissan
Slow-Cooked Beef Tongue with Olives and Preserved Lemon
Yes, with a tweak: naturally keto-friendly. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and tender dish of slow-cooked beef tongue, braised in a savory sauce with a generous amount of green olives, preserved lemon, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and saffron. The tongue is typically simmered until incredibly tender, then sliced and served in its aromatic sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron threads, green olives, preserved lemon, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no chickpeas or other starchy vegetables are added to the stew. Served without bread or couscous.
Watch out for
Adding chickpeas or potatoes to the stew. Serving with bread or couscous.
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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