Mokh Maqli
Pan-Fried Lamb Brain
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
A delicate and rich dish of lamb brain, carefully cleaned and pan-fried with garlic, lemon juice, and aromatic spices until golden brown. A traditional offal delicacy.
Key ingredients
Lamb brain, olive oil or butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or breading is used for frying.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مخ مقلي لو سمحت، تأكدوا من عدم استخدام طحين أو بقسماط للقلي.
For the Mokh Maqli, please ensure no flour or breading is used for frying.
Watch out for
Flour/breading for frying.
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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