Marqa Lham (Tunisian Lamb Stew)
Tunisian Lamb Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sans pommes de terre, sans pois chiches, sans carottes' (without potatoes, chickpeas, carrots). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Tunisian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty lamb stew slow-cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with traditional Tunisian spices. Modified to include only low-carb vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant, omitting potatoes and chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (shoulder or leg), crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, onion, garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, spices (coriander, caraway, turmeric, chili powder), fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro).
How to make it keto
Request 'sans pommes de terre, sans pois chiches, sans carottes' (without potatoes, chickpeas, carrots). Emphasize low-carb vegetables. Confirm no thickening agents are used.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
المرقة لحم بدون بطاطا، حمص، أو جزر. لو سمحت، استخدم خضروات قليلة الكربوهيدرات وتأكد من عدم وجود مواد مثخنة.
Please make the Marqa Lham without potatoes, chickpeas, or carrots. Use low-carb vegetables and no thickening agents.
Watch out for
Traditional versions often contain high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. Tomato paste can contain added sugars. Some restaurants might use a flour-based thickener.
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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