Lham Mkaffet (Keto Modifié)
Tunisian Pan-Seared Beef/Veal Escalope
Yes, with a tweak: crucially request no bread, no french fries, no rice, and no high-carb sauces. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
Thin cutlets of beef or veal, typically tenderized and seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then pan-seared to perfection in olive oil or butter until tender and lightly browned. Often served plain or with a fresh lemon wedge, without any carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef or veal escalope, olive oil/butter, salt, black pepper, lemon wedge.
How to make it keto
Crucially request no bread, no french fries, no rice, and no high-carb sauces. Confirm it's cooked simply with oil/butter and seasoning only.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لو سمحت، بدون خبز، بطاطا مقلية، رز، ولا أي صلصات غنية بالكربوهيدرات. تأكد أنها مطبوخة ببساطة بزيت/زبدة وبهارات فقط.
No bread, no french fries, no rice, and no high-carb sauces, please. Confirm it's cooked simply with oil/butter and seasoning only.
Watch out for
Restaurant serving with forbidden carb sides (fries, rice, bread), potential for hidden sugars or flour in generic 'sauces'.
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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