Kok Baur (Көк бауыр)
Stuffed Spleen
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice, breadcrumbs, or other starchy fillers are used in the stuffing mixture. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Kazakhstani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional offal dish featuring lamb or beef spleen, carefully stuffed with a rich mixture of minced meat, generous amounts of lamb or beef fat, finely chopped onions, garlic, and seasoned with black pepper and salt. It is then typically boiled or roasted until tender.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef spleen, minced lamb/beef, lamb/beef fat, onions, garlic, black pepper, salt, bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice, breadcrumbs, or other starchy fillers are used in the stuffing mixture. Confirm only meat, fat, onion, garlic, and spices.
Watch out for
Potential for hidden starchy fillers (rice, breadcrumbs, potatoes) in the stuffing. Onions contribute some carbs, which should be monitored.
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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