Coratella d'Abbacchio con Cipolle
Lamb Innards with Onions
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or peas are added to the pan. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Roman dish featuring a savory mix of lamb's heart, lungs, and liver (the 'coratella'), sautéed vigorously with onions in olive oil until tender and flavorful. A rustic and unique offal preparation.
Key ingredients
Lamb heart, lamb lungs, lamb liver (coratella), extra virgin olive oil, onions, salt, black pepper, white wine (optional, for deglazing).
How to make it keto
Ensure no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or peas are added to the pan. If white wine is used for deglazing, ensure it is dry and cooked off thoroughly to minimize carb impact.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Coratella, per favore, nessun patate o piselli aggiunti. Se usate vino bianco, che sia secco e ben sfumato.
For the Coratella, please ensure no potatoes or peas are added. If white wine is used, please ensure it's dry and fully cooked off.
Watch out for
Hidden flour used for thickening sauces. Sweet wines. High-carb vegetable additions like artichokes (common with coratella), potatoes, or peas.
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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