Sawda Dajaj (Keto Modified)
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Garlic and Lemon
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the omission of pomegranate molasses. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Lebanese dishes.
What it is
Fresh chicken livers sautéed quickly with abundant garlic, lemon juice, and traditional spices. Traditionally, a hint of pomegranate molasses is added; this must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Chicken livers, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, coriander, red pepper flakes.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the omission of pomegranate molasses. Confirm no flour dusting if pan-fried.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سودة دجاج من فضلك، استثنِ دبس الرمان. وتأكد من عدم استخدام الطحين للتغليف إذا كانت مقلية.
For the Sawda Dajaj, please omit pomegranate molasses. Confirm no flour dusting if pan-fried.
Watch out for
Pomegranate molasses is a significant source of sugar. Some restaurants might dust livers with flour for texture, which is high carb.
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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