Azerbaijani cuisine

Jiz-biz (lamb offal fry with potatoes)

Lamb liver, heart and kidneys fried with potatoes and onion; the name comes from the sizzle in the pan.

Well-cooked hot dish

Jiz-biz (lamb offal fry with potatoes) — Azerbaijani cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

lamb liver
heart and kidneys
potato
onion
butter
sumac
salt
pepper

How it is prepared

The offal is washed well, cut up and fried, then combined with separately fried potato and onion.

Food safety with low immunity

Cook meat right through: steaming hot inside, with no pink parts or pink juices.

How to prepare it during treatment

Liver and kidneys must be cooked right through with no pink. Buy offal fresh and cook it the same day. It is rich in purines — with gout or kidney problems, talk to your team.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Storage

Best eaten freshly fried and hot. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within a day.

Reheating

In the oven until hot throughout; a microwave makes it soggy.

Symptoms it may suit

Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
Weight loss. Energy-dense and easy to enrich (oil, cheese, yoghurt) — can help with weight loss.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Treatment phases

Before treatmentmay suit
During a coursemay suit
Low counts (neutropenia)Freshly cooked and hotmay suit
Between coursesmay suit
After treatmentmay suit

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

If you have other conditions

Heart disease, Obesity, Liver disease, Stomach and gut. Can be fatty. With heart, liver or digestive disease, or excess weight, discuss fat content and portions with your team.
Heart disease, Obesity, Stomach and gut. Fried in oil. With heart or digestive disease or weight concerns, discuss it with your team; baking can be an alternative.
Arthritis, Kidney disease. Red meat, offal or seafood can be rich in purines. With gout and some kidney conditions, discuss it with your team.
Kidney disease, Liver disease. Rich in protein. With kidney or liver disease, protein amounts are set individually — discuss with your team.
High blood pressure, Heart disease, Kidney disease. Often salty (stock, salty cheese, sausage, pickles). With high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, discuss salt limits with your team.

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

More from this cuisine

Azerbaijan: food database → · Country page →

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Safer Food Choices for People With Weakened Immune Systems
FoodSafety.gov (U.S. HHS). Cook to a Safe Minimum Internal Temperature
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Leftovers and Food Safety
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Food Safety for Older Adults and People with Cancer, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Organ Transplants, and Autoimmune Diseases
Food Standards Agency (UK). Chilling
World Health Organization (WHO). Five keys to safer food manual
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Food Safety During Cancer Treatment
National Cancer Institute (NCI). Eating Hints: Before, during, and after Cancer Treatment
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 2019. Neutropenic diets to prevent cancer infections: updated systematic review and meta-analysis
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FoodData Central — Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS)

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.

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