Mëlçi Pule e Fërguar me Djathë
Fried Chicken Liver with Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour coating on the liver before frying. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent chicken livers, pan-fried until golden and tender, seasoned with traditional Albanian herbs, often with a minimal amount of bell peppers or onions, and then topped with crumbled white cheese (such as feta or gjizë) or melted kashkaval for a rich, savory finish.
Key ingredients
Chicken livers, olive oil/butter, white cheese (feta/gjizë/kashkaval), bell peppers (minimal), onions (minimal), garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour coating on the liver before frying. Request minimal onions or bell peppers, or omit if strictly desired.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Për Mëlçinë Pule të Fërguar me Djathë, ju lutem pa miell në mëlçi. Gjithashtu, sa më pak qepë dhe speca, ose fare pa to.
For the Mëlçi Pule e Fërguar me Djathë, please no flour coating on the liver. Also, minimal onions and bell peppers, or omit them entirely.
Watch out for
Flour coating on the liver, excessive use of onions or bell peppers.
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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