Hamsa Qalb wa Kibda
Sautéed Lamb Heart and Liver
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, rice, or other starchy vegetables are added to the sauté. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty Iraqi sauté of tender lamb heart and liver, stir-fried with onions, bell peppers, and a rich blend of traditional Iraqi spices, resulting in a deeply flavorful offal dish.
Key ingredients
Lamb heart, lamb liver, yellow onion, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, Iraqi 7-spice blend, cumin, turmeric, salt, black pepper. (Optional: small amount of tomato paste).
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes, rice, or other starchy vegetables are added to the sauté. Ask to minimize or omit tomato paste if sensitive to hidden sugars, and ensure no sugary sauces are used.
Watch out for
Onion and bell pepper contribute natural carbohydrates, which can add up in large portions. A small amount of tomato paste (if used) can contain hidden sugars.
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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