Sardines Machi (Stuffed & Fried/Baked Sardines)
Moroccan Stuffed Sardines (No Bread/Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breading or flour coating is used on the sardines. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Fresh sardines butterflied and stuffed with a vibrant chermoula marinade, a mixture of fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley), garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices (cumin, paprika). They are then typically fried or baked until crispy and tender.
Key ingredients
Sardines, olive oil (for marinade and cooking), garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no breading or flour coating is used on the sardines. Explicitly request no bread or carb-heavy side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سردين ماشي، ممكن تأكيد ما فيهوش أي تغليف دقيق أو بقسماط؟ ومن فضلك بدون خبز أو أي أطباق جانبية غنية بالكربوهيدرات.
For the Sardines Machi, please confirm no breading or flour. Also, no bread or carb-heavy side dishes, please.
Watch out for
Breading or flour coating can be added when frying. Often served with bread or other high-carb accompaniments. Hidden sugars in marinades.
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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