Tihall Mahshi (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Spleen with Spiced Meat (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the stuffing contains ONLY ground meat, herbs, and spices, with NO rice or bulgur. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Lamb or beef spleen, carefully cleaned and then stuffed with a highly seasoned mixture of ground meat (often lamb or beef), herbs, and spices. Traditionally, rice is part of the stuffing, but for keto, it's omitted, focusing on the flavorful meat and herb blend. The stuffed spleen is then slow-cooked until tender.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef spleen, ground lamb/beef, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, seven spice, salt, pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the stuffing contains ONLY ground meat, herbs, and spices, with NO rice or bulgur. Confirm cooking method doesn't involve carb-heavy sauces or thickeners.
Watch out for
Traditional stuffing contains rice or bulgur. Served with carb-heavy sides.
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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