Ojja aux Merguez ou Crevettes
Spicy Egg Scramble with Merguez Sausage or Shrimp
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A popular Tunisian dish featuring eggs poached in a rich, spicy tomato sauce, often served with grilled merguez sausages or shrimp. It's similar to shakshuka but typically has a more intense flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Eggs, merguez sausages (or shrimp), ripe tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, chili peppers (harissa), olive oil, bell peppers, onions, spices (caraway, paprika).
If you order it anyway
Ensure no potatoes are added (some variants include them). Request it without bread. Specify less onion/bell pepper if concerned about carb count.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
للأوجا، من فضلك بدون بطاطا وخبز. وهل ممكن بصل وفلفل أقل؟
For the Ojja, please no potatoes and no bread. Could I have less onion and bell pepper?
Watch out for
High volume of tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, and bell peppers can accumulate carbs. Often served with copious amounts of bread for dipping. Hidden sugars in pre-made tomato sauces or industrial merguez.
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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