Pirított Máj
Pan-fried Liver
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish without any traditional high-carb sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or bread. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Hungarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of chicken or pork liver, pan-fried with caramelized onions until perfectly cooked, seasoned simply with salt and pepper to highlight its natural richness.
Key ingredients
Chicken or pork liver, onions, lard or cooking oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request the dish without any traditional high-carb sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or bread. You may also ask for fewer onions if concerned about carb intake.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
Pirított májat kérek, burgonyapüré, rizs és kenyér nélkül. Lehet kevesebb hagymával?
Pirított Máj, please, without mashed potatoes, rice, or bread. Can I have fewer onions?
Watch out for
Almost always served with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread. The amount of caramelized onions can contribute a notable amount of carbs.
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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