Kibda w'3dham
Tunisian Liver and Eggs
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
A hearty, protein-rich dish combining tender pieces of pan-fried lamb or beef liver, often seasoned simply with cumin and harissa, served alongside perfectly cooked fried or scrambled eggs. Generously cooked in olive oil.
Key ingredients
Lamb/Beef liver, eggs, olive oil, cumin, harissa (optional, check for sugar), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Explicitly request no bread, potatoes, or other starchy sides. Confirm no added sugars in any harissa or spice mixes.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لـ Kibda w'3dham، من فضلك بدون خبز، بطاطا، أو أي نشويات جانبية. وتأكدوا لي إنه ما فيه سكر مضاف في الهريسة أو البهارات.
For the Kibda w'3dham, no bread, potatoes, or starchy sides, please. Also, confirm no added sugar in the harissa or spices.
Watch out for
Served with bread/fries, hidden sugars in spice blends or harissa, cross-contamination with starchy ingredients.
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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