Grilled Veal Offal Skewers
Grilled veal offal skewers are a rustic dish featuring marinated pieces of veal organs (such as heart, liver, kidney, or sweetbreads) threaded onto skewers and grilled over an open flame. Popular in Mediterranean and Balkan cuisines, particularly in Greece (where it's known as 'kokoretsi' or 'syglino') and parts of Italy, they are often seasoned with lemon, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. The dish is a traditional way to utilize the whole animal, turning offal into a flavorful, communal meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and provides a rich source of essential nutrients like iron, B12, and zinc, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the specific organs used. A typical serving is relatively low in carbohydrates and offers a substantial calorie contribution from protein and fat, generally ranging from 300-400 kcal per skewer.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12 mcg |
| Iron | 5.2 mg |
| Zinc | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 2.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 360 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 420 mcg RAE |
| Copper | 0.9 mg |
Per 1 skewer (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish embodies a 'nose-to-tail' eating philosophy, valued for its resourcefulness and deep flavors in many pastoral and agrarian societies. Nutritionally, organ meats are considered 'nature's multivitamin,' offering exceptionally high concentrations of micronutrients often lacking in muscle meat.
