Merguez Mechouia
Grilled Spicy Lamb Sausage
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Spicy North African sausages made from lamb or beef, seasoned with harissa, cumin, paprika, garlic, and other spices. Typically grilled until crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef sausage (merguez), spices (harissa, cumin, paprika, garlic), olive oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure served without bread, couscous, or fries.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، أريد المرقاز المشوي بدون خبز، كسكس، أو بطاطس مقلية.
Please, I'd like the Merguez Mechouia without bread, couscous, or fries.
Watch out for
Sometimes served in a sandwich or with fries; ensure no added fillers in the sausage itself.
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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