Tahal Mchermel
Marinated Beef or Lamb Spleen
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
Spleen (typically beef or lamb) cut into pieces, marinated in a pungent mixture of garlic, harissa, olive oil, cumin, and other spices, then pan-seared until tender. A rustic and flavorful offal dish, often served as an appetizer or part of a mixed grill.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb spleen, olive oil, garlic, harissa, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar in harissa; served without bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لـ Tahal Mchermel، تأكد من عدم وجود سكر مضاف في الهريسة. ومن فضلك، بدون خبز.
For the Tahal Mchermel, please ensure no added sugar in the harissa. And no bread, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some harissa brands; served with bread (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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