Pohani mozak s limunom
Fried Brains with Lemon (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request pan-fried without any flour or breadcrumbs. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Croatian offal delicacy, featuring calf or beef brains delicately pan-fried until golden and tender. For a keto version, the brains are prepared without a traditional breadcrumb coating, simply seasoned and served with fresh lemon wedges to cut through the richness.
Key ingredients
Calf/beef brains, eggs, (optional: almond flour/parmesan for light dusting), olive oil/butter, salt, pepper, fresh lemon.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request pan-fried without any flour or breadcrumbs. Ask for a simple seasoning and plenty of butter/olive oil. Avoid any starchy side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Može li pohani mozak bez brašna i krušnih mrvica, samo pržen na tavi? Jednostavni začini, puno maslaca/maslinovog ulja. Bez škrobnih priloga.
Can I have the fried brain pan-fried without flour or breadcrumbs? Simple seasoning, lots of butter or olive oil. No starchy sides.
Watch out for
Traditional breadcrumb coating, starchy side dishes.
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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