Mosli Djel (Lamb) / Djej (Chicken)
Roasted Lamb or Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: ask for it without potatoes, which are very commonly roasted alongside the meat in a Mosli dish. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
A whole leg of lamb or a chicken, slow-roasted with herbs and spices until tender and flavorful, often cooked with its own juices.
Key ingredients
Lamb leg or whole chicken, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper, turmeric, paprika.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for it without potatoes, which are very commonly roasted alongside the meat in a Mosli dish. Request it with a simple green salad if available, or just the meat itself.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مسلي، من فضلك بدون بطاطا. وهل ممكن سلطة خضراء بسيطة معه، أو اللحم فقط؟
For the Mosli, please no potatoes. Could I have a simple green salad with it, or just the meat?
Watch out for
Mosli is traditionally roasted with chunks of potatoes. Ensure the marinade doesn't contain hidden sugars, which is generally less common for this dish. Usually served with bread.
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.
More on the Tunisian menuAll 192 Tunisian dishes ›
