Truri i Pjekur
Baked Brain (Lamb or Beef)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
A traditional delicacy featuring lamb or beef brain, often par-boiled to prepare, then baked with ample butter or olive oil, minced garlic, a squeeze of lemon juice, and fresh herbs like parsley. A rich and unique offal dish.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef brain, butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used in preparation for binding or thickening. Request no carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Pa bukë të grirë ose miell, ju lutem. Dhe pa shoqërues me karbohidrate.
No breadcrumbs or flour used, please. And no carb sides.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or flour for binding/thickening; hidden sugars; high-carb sides.
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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