Rouget à la Tunisienne
Tunisian-Style Red Mullet with Peppers and Tomato
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread or starchy sides (like potatoes) are served with the dish. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh red mullet (rouget) pan-fried or baked with a vibrant and piquant sauce made from sautéed bell peppers, ripe tomatoes, garlic, and a hint of harissa, all cooked in olive oil. Served as a standalone dish.
Key ingredients
Red mullet fillets, olive oil, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, harissa, caraway, paprika, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread or starchy sides (like potatoes) are served with the dish. Confirm no hidden sugar in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للروجي التونسية، لو سمحت بدون خبز أو أطباق جانبية نشوية (مثل البطاطس). وتأكد لي الصلصة بدون سكر مضاف.
For the Rouget à la Tunisienne, please serve without bread or starchy sides like potatoes. And no hidden sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Served with bread or rice, hidden sugar in tomato 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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