Kabda Mashwiya
Grilled Liver Skewers with Spices
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the marinade contains no sugar or honey. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Libyan dishes.
What it is
Cubes of lamb or beef liver, marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and robust North African spices like cumin, paprika, and a hint of chili. Skewered and grilled until perfectly cooked, tender, and slightly charred.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef liver, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, chili flakes, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the marinade contains no sugar or honey. Request it served without any bread, rice, or other high-carb accompaniments. A simple side of grilled low-carb vegetables or a green salad is ideal.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الكبدة المشوية، من فضلك تأكد أن التتبيلة خالية من السكر أو العسل. قدمها بدون خبز أو أرز أو أي إضافات عالية الكربوهيدرات. أريد سلطة خضراء بسيطة أو خضروات مشوية منخفضة الكربوهيدرات.
For Kabda Mashwiya, please ensure no sugar or honey in the marinade. Serve without bread, rice, or high-carb sides. A simple green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Marinades sometimes contain hidden sugars; serving with traditional high-carb sides (bread, couscous, rice).
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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