Mollejas al Limón
Sweetbreads with Lemon
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Uruguayan dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried or baked sweetbreads (thymus gland, often from veal or lamb) with a bright lemon-butter sauce. The sweetbreads are typically tender and rich, complemented by the tangy lemon. A delicacy often served as an appetizer.
Key ingredients
Sweetbreads, butter, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
None typically needed. Ensure no flour dredge before frying, and no sugar in the sauce. Request without any bread or starchy garnish.
Watch out for
Flour dredge for frying. Sugar in the lemon sauce. Served with bread.
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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