Kibda
Fried Lamb Liver with Onions (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread is served alongside the dish. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
Deliciously pan-fried lamb liver, typically sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and a blend of savory Iraqi spices, creating a rich and flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Lamb liver, onion, bell peppers (green or red), olive oil or ghee, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika.
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread is served alongside the dish. Request minimal use of bell peppers if strictly monitoring carb intake, although they are generally keto-friendly in moderate amounts.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الكبدة لو سمحت بدون خبز، وممكن تكون الفليفلة قليلة جداً؟
For the Kibda, please no bread. Can you use minimal bell peppers?
Watch out for
Traditionally served with bread. Small amount of carbs from onions and bell peppers.
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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