Кокореч
Roasted Lamb Intestines
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Macedonian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Balkan delicacy consisting of seasoned lamb or goat intestines wrapped around various lamb offal (such as sweetbreads, liver, or heart), slow-roasted on a spit until tender, then finely chopped and often pan-fried with spices.
Key ingredients
Lamb or goat intestines, lamb or goat offal (sweetbreads, liver, heart), salt, black pepper, dried oregano, paprika, olive oil.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, request it served plain, *without any bread* or high-carb side dishes, as it is traditionally served in a bun or with bread.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Кокореч, ве молам сервирајте го чисто, без леб или високојаглехидратни прилози.
Kokorech, please serve it plain without any bread or high-carb side dishes.
Watch out for
Always served with bread or in a bun; some preparations might use trace amounts of flour in the seasoning rub, but typically minimal.
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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