Mëlçi Zgarës (Pa Qepë)
Grilled Liver (Plain)
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Simple grilled slices of beef or lamb liver, minimally seasoned with salt and pepper, cooked until tender and slightly charred. Served without high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb liver, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, request without onions or any sauces that may contain sugar or thickeners. Ensure it is not served with fries or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Mëlçi Zgarës: pa qepë. Pa salca me sheqer ose trashës, dhe pa patate të skuqura apo bukë, ju lutem.
Mëlçi Zgarës: without onions, please. No sugary sauces, thickeners, fries, or bread.
Watch out for
Almost always served with caramelized onions, fried potatoes, or bread. Liver itself contains some inherent carbs (glycogen).
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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