Tavë me Mish Dashi
Baked Mutton (Keto, No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, rice, or other high-carb root vegetables are included in the bake or served as sides. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
Hearty chunks of mutton, often on the bone, slowly baked in a pan with generous olive oil, garlic, and traditional herbs like rosemary or oregano until incredibly tender and flavorful. A robust and satisfying dish that is inherently keto when served without starchy vegetables or bread.
Key ingredients
Mutton (shoulder/leg), olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary, dried oregano.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, rice, or other high-carb root vegetables are included in the bake or served as sides. Request the dish be cooked simply with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Ju lutem, pa patate, oriz apo perime me karbohidrate në Tavë me Mish Dashi. Gatuajeni thjesht me vaj ulliri, kripë, piper dhe erëza.
Please, no potatoes, rice, or high-carb root vegetables in the Tavë me Mish Dashi. Cook simply with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Watch out for
Potatoes or other root vegetables baked with the meat, bread served on the side.
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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