Qingj i pjekur ne furre me hudhra dhe erëza (pa patate)
Oven-Roasted Lamb with Garlic and Herbs (without Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'pa patate' (without potatoes) and ensure no other high-carb vegetables (like carrots or peas) are included in the roast. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
Succulent pieces of lamb (often leg or shoulder) slow-roasted in the oven until incredibly tender. Flavored generously with garlic cloves, rosemary, oregano, and olive oil, served as a main dish without any starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Lamb (leg, shoulder, or chops), garlic, rosemary, oregano, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'pa patate' (without potatoes) and ensure no other high-carb vegetables (like carrots or peas) are included in the roast.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Për Qingj i pjekur, ju lutem pa patate, karota ose perime të tjera me shumë karbohidrate.
For the Qingj i pjekur, please no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
None, if potatoes and other starchy vegetables are omitted. Trace carbs from herbs and 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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