Mokh Maqli
Sautéed Lamb Brains with Lemon and Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour coating is used for frying or dusting the brains. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Saudi dishes.
What it is
A delicacy featuring tender lamb brains, often lightly seasoned and pan-fried or sautéed. It's typically dressed with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and parsley, offering a unique rich texture and savory flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Lamb brains, olive oil (or ghee), garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour coating is used for frying or dusting the brains. Request it to be prepared simply sautéed or pan-fried. Confirm no carb-based sides are served.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لمخ مقلي، الرجاء التأكد أنه بدون طحين. يرجى تحضيره سوتيه أو مقلي بالمقلاة، والتأكد من عدم وجود أطباق جانبية من الكربوهيدرات.
For Mokh Maqli, please ensure no flour coating. Prepare it sautéed or pan-fried, and confirm no carb-based sides.
Watch out for
A common preparation involves lightly flouring the brains before frying, which is not keto-friendly. Always served with bread or pita unless explicitly requested otherwise.
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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