Jiz-Biz (Qızardılmış Ciyər və İçalat)
Fried Lamb Organ Meats (without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical to request NO POTATOES. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring pan-fried lamb liver, heart, kidneys, and lamb fat, seasoned with onions and spices. Rich in micronutrients and healthy fats. Crucially, this dish is traditionally served with potatoes, which must be explicitly omitted for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Lamb liver, lamb heart, lamb kidney, lamb fat (or cooking oil), onion, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical to request NO POTATOES. Ensure it's cooked with plenty of lamb fat or cooking oil to maintain high fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Zəhmət olmasa, Cız-Biz kartofsuz olsun. Xahiş edirəm, bol quzu quyruğu yağı ilə bişirilsin.
Please, no potatoes in the Jiz-Biz. Make sure it's cooked with plenty of lamb fat or cooking oil.
Watch out for
The main risk is the traditional inclusion of potatoes. Ensure no hidden sugars in spice mixes, though this is usually a very simple preparation.
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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