Fërgesë Tirane me Mëlçi
Tirana-style Liver and Cheese Bake
Yes, with a tweak: mUST request no flour for thickening. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful baked dish from Tirana, made with tender pieces of calf or lamb liver cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and a creamy mixture of gjizë (cottage cheese) or feta, often seasoned with paprika.
Key ingredients
Calf/lamb liver, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes (paste/fresh), gjizë (cottage cheese) or feta, butter/oil, paprika, salt, pepper, sometimes flour for thickening.
How to make it keto
MUST request no flour for thickening. Ask for reduced onions and tomatoes to minimize carb count.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Fërgesën e Tiranës me Mëlçi pa miell për trashje, dhe me pak qepë e domate, ju lutem.
For the Fërgesë Tirane me Mëlçi, please don't use flour for thickening. Also, use reduced onions and tomatoes.
Watch out for
Flour as a thickener, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes (especially paste), potential for hidden sugars in tomato paste.
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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