Përgëzë (Zemër, Mëlçi, Mushkëri) me Erëza
Mixed Offal Stew (Heart, Liver, Lungs) with Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice, potatoes, or flour-based thickeners are used. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust traditional Albanian stew featuring a mix of lamb or beef offal (heart, liver, lungs), slow-cooked to tenderness with aromatic herbs such as bay leaf and oregano, garlic, and a rich savory broth. A flavorful and hearty dish.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef heart, liver, lungs, olive oil, onions, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, salt, black pepper, broth, minimal tomato paste (optional)
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice, potatoes, or flour-based thickeners are used. Minimize or omit any tomato paste which can contain sugar, or confirm it's sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Për Përgëzë, ju lutem pa oriz, patate apo trashës me miell. A mund të minimizoni ose hiqni salcën e domates? Apo të konfirmoni që është pa sheqer.
For the Përgëzë, please no rice, potatoes, or flour-based thickeners. Can you minimize or omit the tomato paste? Or confirm it's sugar-free.
Watch out for
Onions, tomato paste (sugar content), potential hidden thickeners in the sauce.
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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