Mkh Muqali/Mtabbal
Sautéed Lamb Brain with Lemon and Spices
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Libyan dishes.
What it is
Lamb brain, typically boiled until tender, then pan-fried (muqali) or lightly sautéed (mtabbal) with generous amounts of olive oil, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and herbs like parsley and cilantro. Seasoned with cumin and salt.
Key ingredients
Lamb brain, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, cumin, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no bread or high-carb sides are served. Can be requested 'muqali' (fried) or 'mtabbal' (dressed cold with lemon).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
أريد المخ مقلي/متبل. تأكد من أنه لا يقدم مع خبز أو أي أطباق جانبية عالية الكربوهيدرات.
I'd like the Mkh Muqali/Mtabbal. Please ensure no bread or high-carb sides are served with it.
Watch out for
Serving with traditional high-carb sides like bread.
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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