Recha Mchermla
Marinated Beef or Lamb Kidneys
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
A flavorful dish featuring tender beef or lamb kidneys, pan-seared or lightly fried after being marinated in olive oil, garlic, cumin, harissa, and other Tunisian spices. Served as a rich appetizer or a main course.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb kidneys, olive oil, garlic, harissa, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar in harissa (unlikely in authentic restaurants but worth noting), served without bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لـ Recha Mchermla، تأكد من عدم وجود سكر مضاف في الهريسة. ومن فضلك، بدون خبز.
For the Recha Mchermla, please confirm no added sugar in the harissa. And no bread, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some harissa brands; always specify no 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.
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