Mish Qengji me Speca
Lamb with Bell Peppers
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender lamb pieces slowly cooked or pan-fried with colorful bell peppers, onions, and garlic in olive oil, seasoned with traditional Albanian herbs. This is a robust and flavorful dish focusing on the rich lamb and aromatic vegetables.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (shoulder or leg), bell peppers (red, green, yellow), onions, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, oregano, parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or starch is used for thickening the sauce. Request extra olive oil and peppers.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Ju lutem sigurohuni që salca të mos trashet me miell apo niseshte. A mund të kem pak vaj ulliri dhe speca ekstra?
Please ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Can I have extra olive oil and peppers?
Watch out for
Onions and bell peppers contain natural sugars and can contribute to total carbs in very large portions. Potential for hidden sugar in seasoning blends or commercial stock.
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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