Mokh Mchermel
Marinated Lamb Brains
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
A delicacy of tender lamb brains, marinated in a pungent and spicy chermoula sauce (garlic, cumin, coriander, harissa, lemon), then pan-fried or gently stewed in a rich tomato sauce. This dish is intensely flavorful and rich. It must be served without bread to remain keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Lamb brains, olive oil, garlic, cumin, ground coriander, paprika, harissa, lemon juice, fresh coriander, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, bell peppers (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no bread. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce or harissa base.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
المخ مشرمل لو سمحت، بدون خبز. وتأكدوا مافيش سكر مضاف لصلصة الطماطم أو الهريسة.
For the Mokh Mchermel, please no bread. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce or harissa base.
Watch out for
Often served with traditional high-carb bread. Potential for hidden sugar in commercially prepared harissa or tomato paste/sauce.
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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