Bakkaljaw biz-Zalza (Keto Modified)
Salted Cod Stew with Olives, Capers, and Tomatoes (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes are used in the stew or served as a side. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Maltese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust stew featuring rehydrated salted cod (Bakkaljaw), slow-cooked in a rich Mediterranean-style sauce with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, black olives, and capers. The dish is prepared without potatoes or flour as a thickener, allowing the flavors to concentrate.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (rehydrated), crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion, black olives, capers, fresh parsley, bay leaf, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes are used in the stew or served as a side. Ensure no flour is used to thicken the sauce and no added sugar in the tomato base. Request a side of low-carb greens.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Nixtieq mingħajr patata, dqiq jew zokkor fiz-zalza, jekk jogħġbok. Tista' tagħtini ħaxix aħdar bħala kontorn?
Please ensure no potatoes, flour, or added sugar in the sauce. Can I have low-carb greens instead of potatoes?
Watch out for
Potatoes (if not omitted), flour as a thickener, added sugar in commercial tomato sauces, high-carb vegetables if included in a side.
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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