Mekli
Pan-Fried Liver with Onions and Spices
No, skip this one: about 21g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A simple yet flavorful Algerian dish consisting of thinly sliced lamb or beef liver quickly pan-fried until perfectly cooked. It's typically prepared with generous amounts of caramelized onions, garlic, and a bold blend of spices like cumin, paprika, and black pepper, creating a robust and protein-rich meal.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef liver, onions, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt.
If you order it anyway
Ensure no flour is used for dredging the liver. Request extra onions and oil if preferred. Naturally keto, but confirm no starchy sides are included by default.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
مقلي، لو سمحت تأكدوا ما في طحين لتغليف الكبدة. ممكن بصل وزيت زيادة. وتأكدوا ما في أطباق جانبية نشوية.
For the Mekli, please ensure no flour is used for dredging the liver. Extra onions and oil, please. And confirm no starchy sides are included.
Watch out for
Excessive onions (due to caramelization), potential for flour dredging (rare but possible), or served with high-carb sides like fries.
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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