Mokh M'chermel
Marinated Cooked Brain Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A unique and traditional Moroccan dish featuring slow-cooked lamb or beef brain, marinated in a flavorful chermoula sauce with garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, and paprika. Served chilled or at room temperature as a rich appetizer or side dish.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef brain, olive oil, garlic, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, cumin, paprika, preserved lemon (rind only, minced), red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no sugary marinades are used (unlikely in authentic Moroccan). Served without bread or couscous.
Watch out for
Overly sweetened preserved lemon (though typically rind is used which is low-carb), added sugar in the chermoula (rare but possible in some commercial preparations).
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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