Мозoк во тава
Brain in Pan
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Macedonian dishes.
What it is
A traditional delicacy featuring pan-fried or baked lamb or calf brain, often seasoned with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and black pepper. It's rich, tender, and a unique offal experience.
Key ingredients
Lamb or calf brain, olive oil, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, request it prepared without any breading or flour coating. Ensure no high-carb sides are served.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Мозок во тава, ве молам без панирање или брашно. Исто така, без високојаглехидратни прилози.
Please prepare the Mozok vo Tava without any breading or flour. And no high-carb side dishes, please.
Watch out for
Commonly prepared with flour or breadcrumbs for frying; always specify no breading. High-carb sides are also a risk.
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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