Sardines Mchermlin
Grilled Sardines with Chermoula Marinade
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Fresh sardines, often butterfly-filleted and stuffed or marinated with a pungent chermoula sauce (herbs, garlic, spices, olive oil, lemon juice), then grilled to perfection. A staple along the Moroccan coast, rich in omega-3s and naturally low-carb.
Key ingredients
Sardines, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading if fried (grilled is preferable). Confirm no sugary glaze in the chermoula (unlikely for traditional chermoula). Request no carb-heavy sides like rice or fries.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لسردين مشرمل، لو مقلي أريده بدون تغليف بالخبز (المشوي أفضل). تأكد من عدم وجود تتبيلة حلوة. وبدون أرز أو بطاطس مقلية.
For Sardines Mchermlin, no breading if fried (grilled is preferred). No sugary glaze in chermoula. No carb-heavy sides like rice or fries.
Watch out for
Breading if fried instead of grilled. Sugary glazes (uncommon but possible in fusion restaurants). High-carb side dishes (e.g., rice, fries).
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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