Plloqë
Baked Lamb Head
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
A traditional and exceptionally hearty dish featuring a whole lamb's head, typically seasoned with garlic and herbs, then slow-baked until the meat is incredibly tender. Rich in fat, protein, and collagen.
Key ingredients
Lamb head, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, bay leaf, rosemary.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no potatoes or other high-carb accompaniments are served. Request it plain.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Plloqën, ju lutem, të thjeshtë, pa patate apo shoqërues të tjerë me karbohidrate të larta.
For the Plloqë, please serve it plain, without potatoes or any other high-carb accompaniments.
Watch out for
Restaurants often serve this with bread, potatoes, or rice. These must be explicitly omitted.
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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