Kiliyet Ghanam Maqliyeh
Pan-Fried Lamb Kidneys with Onions
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried lamb kidneys sautéed with onions, garlic, green peppers, and traditional spices like cumin and black pepper, typically cooked in olive oil or ghee. A rich and flavorful offal dish.
Key ingredients
Lamb kidneys, onions, garlic, green bell peppers, olive oil/ghee, cumin, black pepper, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour is used for dredging (uncommon for this dish but worth confirming); confirm no high-carb vegetable sides are served.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كلى غنم مقلية، لو سمحت تأكدلي ما في طحين وما في خضروات عالية الكربوهيدرات جانبية.
For the Kiliyet Ghanam Maqliyeh, please confirm no flour is used and no high-carb vegetable sides are served.
Watch out for
Excessive onions or bell peppers can add carbs; rarely, a thickener might be used in a restaurant's preparation.
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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