Assa (Ragoût de Viande Séchée Keto)
Keto Dried Meat Stew (Assa)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no chickpeas, potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables are added to the stew. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Tunisian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust Tunisian stew featuring Kaddid (salted, sun-dried meat, traditionally lamb or beef), slow-cooked to tenderness in a rich, deeply flavored sauce. The stew is prepared with olive oil, garlic, bell peppers, and a moderate amount of tomato, seasoned with characteristic Tunisian spices like coriander and caraway, ensuring the exclusion of high-carb ingredients such as chickpeas or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Kaddid (dried lamb or beef), olive oil, garlic, bell peppers, onion (moderate), tomato paste (moderate), harissa (optional), ground coriander, caraway, paprika, water or broth, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no chickpeas, potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables are added to the stew. Request minimal tomato paste to keep carb count low, and ensure no added sugar in the sauce. Serve without bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
أتأكد إن الأسا مافيهوش حمص، بطاطس، جزر، أو أي خضار نشوي. عايز أقل طماطم، بدون سكر، وبدون عيش.
Please confirm the Assa has no chickpeas, potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables. Minimal tomato paste, no added sugar, and serve without bread.
Watch out for
Chickpeas, potatoes, or carrots are traditional additions; excessive use of tomato paste or sugary tomato sauces; commonly served with bread.
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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