Sesos a la Mantequilla
Brains in Butter
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
A simple yet rich dish featuring pan-fried calf or lamb brains cooked in generous amounts of butter, often seasoned with garlic and herbs. Served plain or with a light garnish.
Key ingredients
Calf/lamb brains, butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
None needed, naturally keto. Ensure no high-carb sides are added.
Watch out for
Hidden flours in sauces (unlikely for this simple dish but always a risk), sugary garnishes, high-carb side dishes if not explicitly requested to omit.
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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