Fenek Għatxana (Keto Modified)
Braised Rabbit in Wine (Keto-Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour is used to dredge the rabbit or thicken the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender rabbit pieces slowly braised in a savory sauce made with red wine, garlic, onions, and herbs, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish. Modified to be keto by omitting flour thickeners and carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Rabbit pieces, red wine, olive oil, onions, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, small amount of tomato paste, chicken or vegetable stock, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour is used to dredge the rabbit or thicken the sauce. Ask for no potatoes, carrots, or peas. Request a side of green salad or steamed green vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Fenek Għatxana, ikkonferma li ma jintuża l-ebda dqiq għall-fenek jew iz-zalza. Mingħajr patata, karrotti jew piżelli. Nixtieq insalata ħadra jew ħaxix bil-fwar.
For the Fenek Għatxana, no flour for dredging or sauce thickening. No potatoes, carrots, or peas. I'd like a side of green salad or steamed greens.
Watch out for
Flour dredging/thickeners, potatoes/carrots/peas in the stew, sugar in some commercial tomato pastes or wine reductions.
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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