Jigărițe
Pan-Fried Pork Liver and Lungs
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional and rustic dish featuring pan-fried pork liver and lungs, often cooked with onions until tender and flavorful. Naturally keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Pork liver, pork lungs, onions, oil or lard, salt, pepper, optional garlic and fresh herbs (parsley, dill).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no mămăligă or other high-carb sides are served. Cooked simply with fat and seasonings.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Jigărițele, vă rog, fără mămăligă sau alte garnituri bogate în carbohidrați. Doar carne simplă, gătită în grăsime.
Please serve the Jigărițe without mămăligă or any other high-carb sides. Just simple, fatty, seasoned meat.
Watch out for
Served with mămăligă or bread. Excessive flour as a dredge (less common for this dish).
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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