Miy Qyru
Fried Brain with Onions
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional offal dish where animal brain (typically beef or lamb) is gently pan-fried with onions and seasoned. It's rich and highly fatty.
Key ingredients
Animal brain (beef or lamb), onions, cooking oil/rendered fat, salt, black pepper, fresh herbs (e.g., dill).
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto. Ensure no breading is used on the brain (unlikely for authentic Kazakh preparation).
Say this to the waiter (Kazakh)
Ми Қыруды беріңізші. Миға нан үгіндісі қосылмағанын растайсыз ба?
Please serve Miy Qyru. Confirm no breading is used on the brain.
Watch out for
Potential for too many onions if not specified. Ensure no flour is used for coating.
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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