M'qaddra (Keto Fassi Lamb with Saffron & Onions)
Fassi Slow-Cooked Lamb with Saffron and Caramelized Onions (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added during the onion caramelization process. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Fassi dish featuring lamb or beef slow-cooked to tenderness in a rich, savory sauce of abundant caramelized onions, saffron, and Moroccan spices. The keto modification ensures no sugar is added to the onions, relying on long cooking for natural sweetness.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, large yellow onions, olive oil, saffron threads, ginger, turmeric, cumin, salt, black pepper, water or broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added during the onion caramelization process. Confirm no high-carb vegetables (like potatoes or carrots) are added. Request extra slow-cooked onions.
Watch out for
Restaurant tendency to add sugar for quick caramelization of onions; hidden flour in thickening sauces; potential for high-carb vegetable sides.
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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