Djej Bel Kerfs (Keto Modifié)
Tunisian Chicken and Celery Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, chickpeas, or starchy thickeners. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A lighter Tunisian stew featuring tender chicken pieces (often thighs or drumsticks) cooked with celery stalks, typically with a hint of lemon, garlic, and turmeric. The keto version ensures omission of any potatoes, chickpeas, or other starchy additions, focusing on the chicken and low-carb celery.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, celery stalks, olive oil, garlic, onion (moderate), lemon juice, turmeric, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, chickpeas, or starchy thickeners. Confirm minimal use of onion (if used). Served without bread or couscous.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لـ Djej Bel Kerfs، من فضلك بدون بطاطس، حمص، أو مواد مثخنة نشوية. تأكد من استخدام بصل قليل جداً. وبدون خبز أو كسكس.
For the Djej Bel Kerfs, please no potatoes, chickpeas, or starchy thickeners. Confirm minimal onion. No bread or couscous.
Watch out for
Overuse of onion/tomato (though less common in this specific dish), potential for starchy thickeners, served with high-carb sides (bread, couscous).
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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