كبدة اسكندراني
Alexandrian Liver
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slices of beef liver quickly stir-fried with hot green peppers, garlic, and a blend of spices like cumin and coriander. A sizzling, flavorful street food staple.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, green bell peppers, hot chili peppers, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, heavy cooking oil (vegetable or sunflower oil often used in restaurants).
Optional tweaks
Order 'kebda bas' (just liver) without bread (fi'no or baladi) or any starchy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كبدة اسكندراني بس، بدون خبز أو أي نشويات لو سمحت.
Just the كبدة اسكندراني, please, without bread or any starchy sides.
Watch out for
Traditionally served in abundant bread. Some restaurants might add a small amount of tomato paste or a pinch of sugar to the spice mix, though this is less common for authentic Alexandrian liver.
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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