Cız Bız (Fried Lamb Offal with Onions, No Potatoes)
Fried Lamb Offal with Onions, No Potatoes
Yes, with a tweak: specify no potatoes, as they are a very common accompaniment or inclusion in this dish. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and hearty dish featuring pan-fried lamb offal (liver, heart, kidneys, sometimes spleen) cooked with a substantial amount of sliced onions and seasoned with spices. It's often served sizzling hot.
Key ingredients
Lamb offal (liver, heart, kidneys), onions, cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper, sumac.
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify no potatoes, as they are a very common accompaniment or inclusion in this dish. Request liberal use of cooking fat.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Cız Bız-da zəhmət olmasa kartof olmasın. Yağını bol edin.
For Cız Bız, absolutely no potatoes, please. And generous cooking fat.
Watch out for
Potatoes are almost always included unless specified otherwise. Onions contribute to the carb count.
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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