Hout Kabda
Libyan Pan-Fried Fish Liver
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Libyan dishes.
What it is
A unique Libyan delicacy, fresh fish liver (often from tuna or similar large fish) is simply pan-fried until tender, seasoned with salt, pepper, and typically served with a fresh squeeze of lemon. A very rich and nutritious dish.
Key ingredients
Fresh fish liver, olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon wedge.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breading or flour is applied before frying. Request simple pan-frying.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
حوت كبدة، من فضلك اقليها بشكل بسيط. بدون بقسماط أو طحين.
For Hout Kabda, please pan-fry it simply. No breading or flour.
Watch out for
Hidden flour or breading in the frying process.
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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