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Mokh Mhammar

Libyan Roasted Brain

Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Libyan dishes.

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3gNet carbs
4gTotal carbs
1gFibre
25gProtein
35gFat
400Calories

What it is

Lamb brains, a traditional offal dish, seasoned with common Libyan spices like cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, then gently roasted in the oven until tender and lightly browned. A rich and flavorful preparation.

Key ingredients

Lamb brains, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika.

Optional tweaks

Ensure no breading or sugary sauces are used. Confirm plain roasting.

Say this to the waiter (Arabic)

مخ محمر، من فضلك اشويه سادة. بدون بقسماط أو صلصات سكرية.

For Mokh Mhammar, please plain roast it. No breading or sugary sauces.

Watch out for

Hidden flour in coatings or sugary glazes.

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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