Merguez Grillées
Grilled Spicy Lamb/Beef Sausages (No Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no carb fillers (breadcrumbs, rice flour) in the sausage. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Flavorful and spicy North African sausages made from lamb, beef, or a mixture, seasoned with harissa, paprika, garlic, and cumin. These intensely flavored sausages are typically grilled until juicy and slightly charred. Ensure no carb fillers in the sausage and request without any traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef mince, harissa, paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no carb fillers (breadcrumbs, rice flour) in the sausage. Explicitly request no bread or fries.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
أريد Merguez grillées بدون خبز أو أي أطباق جانبية غنية بالكربوهيدرات. هل يمكنكم تأكيد أن المرقاز نفسه لا يحتوي على حشوات أو مكونات عالية الكربوهيدرات؟
For the Merguez grillées, no bread or carb-heavy sides, please. Can you confirm the merguez itself has no fillers or high-carb ingredients?
Watch out for
Carb fillers in sausages, served with bread or fries (must be omitted), potential for hidden sugar in harissa paste.
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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