Fweshet Mqalliya
Pan-Fried Fish Liver
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
A delicacy of pan-fried fish livers (often from larger fish like tuna or grouper), typically seasoned simply with garlic, cumin, and lemon, and sautéed in olive oil.
Key ingredients
Fish liver, garlic, cumin, lemon, olive oil
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or breading is used for frying.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الفواشه المقلية من فضلك، تأكد لي أنها لا تُقلى بالدقيق أو البقسماط.
For the Fweshet Mqalliya, please ensure no flour or breading is used for frying.
Watch out for
Risk of flour/breading for frying. Minimal carbs from garlic/lemon.
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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