Paçe Koke
Lamb's Head Soup
Yes, with a tweak: eSSENTIAL to request no flour (miell) or rice for thickening. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional, hearty and rich soup made from lamb's head, simmered until tender. It's known for its robust flavor, often thickened with an egg-lemon (avgolemono-like) mixture, and garnished with garlic and chili.
Key ingredients
Lamb's head, water, eggs, lemon, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper. Sometimes flour or rice is used as a thickener.
How to make it keto
ESSENTIAL to request no flour (miell) or rice for thickening. Ensure the egg-lemon mixture is the only thickener. Ask for minimal onion/carrot if they add vegetables to the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Paçe Koke pa miell apo oriz për trashje. Me pak qepë dhe karota në lëng, ju lutem.
Please prepare the Paçe Koke without flour or rice for thickening. Use minimal onion and carrot in the broth, please.
Watch out for
Flour/rice as thickener, onions/carrots in broth, large amounts of garlic.
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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