Tripes Mchermla
Marinated Beef Tripe Stew
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no chickpeas, potatoes, or other starchy vegetables are added to the stew. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Tunisian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pieces of beef tripe (stomach lining) stewed in a rich and spicy 'mchermel' tomato-based sauce, heavily flavored with garlic, caraway, paprika, and harissa. A flavorful and hearty offal dish, served without carb sides.
Key ingredients
Beef tripe, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, harissa, caraway, paprika, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no chickpeas, potatoes, or other starchy vegetables are added to the stew. Served without bread or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لـTripes Mchermla، لو سمحت بدون حمص، بطاطس أو أي خضار نشوية أخرى. وقدمها بدون خبز أو أرز.
For the Tripes Mchermla, please no chickpeas, potatoes, or starchy vegetables in the stew. Serve it without bread or rice.
Watch out for
Often served with bread, hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce, inclusion of chickpeas or potatoes in the stew.
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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