Mish i Zier
Boiled Meat (e.g., Beef or Lamb)
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
Simple, tender cuts of meat (often beef or lamb, such as brisket or shoulder) slow-boiled until succulent. Typically served plain or with a light drizzle of olive oil, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. A basic and protein-rich dish.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb cuts, water, salt, black pepper. (Optionally: bay leaf, a few peppercorns for flavoring the boiling water, but these are strained out).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no carrots or other higher-carb vegetables are boiled with the meat (unless removed before serving). Request no carb sides. Ensure no starchy thickeners are added to any serving broth.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Pa karota apo perime me shumë karbohidrate, ju lutem. Pa shoqërues me karbohidrate, dhe pa trashës me niseshte te lëngu.
No carrots or high-carb vegetables, please. No carb sides, and no starchy thickeners in the broth.
Watch out for
Vegetables boiled with the meat and consumed; being served with high-carb sides; starchy broth thickeners.
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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