Qleya (قلية)
Libyan Preserved Fried Offal Mix
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Libyan dishes.
What it is
A traditional, rustic Libyan dish, typically prepared after Eid al-Adha. It consists of various lamb offal (liver, heart, lungs, and sometimes fatty meat) cut into small pieces, fried in its own rendered fat or olive oil until deeply caramelized. It's seasoned simply with salt and local spices, often preserved in jars under a layer of melted fat. It's naturally rich and intensely flavorful.
Key ingredients
Lamb liver, lamb heart, lamb lungs, fatty lamb meat, olive oil or rendered lamb fat, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional).
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto. Ensure no additional high-carb vegetables or starches are added, as traditionally it's just meat and spices cooked in fat.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
القلية، لو سمحت، أريدها بدون أي إضافات نشوية أو خضروات غنية بالكربوهيدرات.
For the Qleya, please ensure no high-carb vegetables or starches are added. Just meat, spices, and fat.
Watch out for
Minimal, but always confirm no hidden sugars in spice blends or unexpected vegetable additions in a restaurant setting.
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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