Kibda Mchawiya
Grilled Liver (Tunisian Style)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
Flavorful beef or lamb liver, often marinated simply with garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili powder, then grilled or pan-fried. A rich source of nutrients and naturally low in carbs.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb liver, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, chili powder, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request to be served plain or with a simple green salad (no croutons, no sugary dressing) instead of bread or fries.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كبدة مشوية لو سمحت، أريدها سادة أو مع سلطة خضراء بسيطة. بدون خبز، بطاطا مقلية، خبز محمص أو صلصة حلوة.
Kibda Mchawiya, please serve plain or with a simple green salad. No bread, fries, croutons, or sugary dressing.
Watch out for
Often served with bread or french fries. Side salads might include high-carb elements.
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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