Splína Skáras
Grilled Spleen
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Greek dishes.
What it is
Grilled slices of lamb or beef spleen, a traditional and often overlooked offal dish in Greece, known for its unique texture and rich, slightly metallic flavor, typically seasoned simply with lemon, olive oil, and oregano.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef spleen, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no marinades with sugar or other high-carb ingredients are used. Request plain grilled with basic seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τη Σπλήνα Σχάρας, παρακαλώ ψήστε τη σκέτη, με απλό αλατοπίπερο. Χωρίς μαρινάδες με ζάχαρη ή υδατάνθρακες.
Splína Skáras: Plain grilled with basic seasoning, no marinades with sugar or high-carb ingredients.
Watch out for
None typically. Often served with fries or bread, which must be omitted.
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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