Marqa Kholrabi (Keto Modifiée)
Tunisian Lamb and Kohlrabi Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables/thickeners. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty lamb stew featuring tender pieces of lamb slow-cooked with kohlrabi bulbs, a unique and slightly peppery low-carb vegetable. The stew is seasoned with olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, and Tunisian spices like caraway and turmeric. The keto modification omits traditional starchy additions.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, kohlrabi, olive oil, garlic, onion (moderate), tomato paste (small amount), caraway, turmeric, paprika, salt, black pepper, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables/thickeners. Ensure moderate use of onion and tomato paste. Served without bread or couscous.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لـ Marqa Kholrabi، من فضلك بدون بطاطس، حمص، أو خضروات/مواد مثخنة نشوية. وبدون خبز أو كسكس. واستخدم بصل وصلصة طماطم باعتدال.
For the Marqa Kholrabi, please omit potatoes, chickpeas, or starchy vegetables/thickeners. Use moderate onion and tomato paste. No bread or couscous.
Watch out for
Overuse of onion/tomato paste, potential for starchy thickeners (e.g., flour), often 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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