قلب مقلي
Pan-fried Beef/Lamb Heart
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of beef or lamb heart, pan-fried with onions, garlic, and bell peppers in generous oil or ghee. Seasoned robustly with traditional Egyptian spices like cumin and coriander.
Key ingredients
Beef/lamb heart, onions, garlic, green bell peppers, cooking oil/ghee, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar to onions/peppers during caramelization. Request heavy use of cooking fat (ghee or olive oil).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
قلب مقلي، لو سمحت بدون سكر مضاف للبصل أو الفلفل. وكثر دهن، سمنة أو زيت زيتون.
For the Qalb Maqli, please no added sugar to onions/peppers. Use plenty of cooking fat, like ghee or olive oil.
Watch out for
Onions and bell peppers contribute to total carbs; large quantities can increase net carbs. Potential for hidden sugar in some spice blends if not homemade.
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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