Mollejas a la Plancha
Grilled Sweetbreads
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading or flour is used in the preparation. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Venezuelan dishes.
What it is
Delicately prepared and perfectly grilled sweetbreads (thymus gland, typically from veal or lamb), offering a unique, rich, and tender texture. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon, this dish is a high-fat, high-protein delicacy.
Key ingredients
Veal or lamb sweetbreads, olive oil or butter, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, parsley for garnish.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breading or flour is used in the preparation. Request to be served with lemon wedges and a simple side salad (with oil and vinegar dressing, no sugar) or keto vegetables instead of traditional starches.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Las Mollejas a la Plancha: por favor, sin empanizar ni harina. Quiero limón y una ensalada simple (con aceite y vinagre, sin azúcar) o vegetales keto, en vez de almidones.
Mollejas a la Plancha: no breading or flour. Serve with lemon and a side salad (oil/vinegar, no sugar) or keto vegetables instead of starches.
Watch out for
Some preparations might use flour or breading for a crispier texture. Hidden sugars might be present in marinades or sauces. Traditionally served with arepas, yuca fries, or other high-carb sides.
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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