Mderbel (Keto Modifié)
Layered Eggplant and Meat Bake (Tunisian Style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, chickpeas, or other starchy fillers in the meat sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Tunisian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic Tunisian bake featuring pan-fried eggplant slices layered with a rich, spiced minced meat sauce (typically beef or lamb) and a flavorful tomato base.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, minced beef or lamb, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili flakes, salt, black pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes, chickpeas, or other starchy fillers in the meat sauce. Ensure no flour thickeners are used. Ask for no bread or rice on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك تأكد أن الصلصة لا تحتوي على بطاطس، حمص أو دقيق. أرغب به بدون خبز أو أرز جانبي.
Please confirm no potatoes, chickpeas, or flour in the sauce. I'd like it without bread or rice on the side.
Watch out for
Potatoes, chickpeas, starchy vegetables (carrots), hidden sugars in tomato sauce, flour thickeners, served with bread or rice. Eggplant itself contributes some carbs.
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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