Fenek Moqli
Fried Rabbit
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or other starchy sides. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Maltese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Maltese dish featuring rabbit pieces pan-fried with garlic, herbs (like rosemary and bay leaf), and often finished with a splash of white wine.
Key ingredients
Rabbit pieces, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, bay leaf, white wine, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or other starchy sides. Confirm no flour is used for dredging the rabbit or thickening the sauce. Ask for extra olive oil if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Fenek Moqli, jekk jogħġbok, bla patata jew xi lamtu ieħor. Tikkonferma li m'hemmx dqiq fil-fenek jew fis-zalza? Nista' nitlob żejt taż-żebbuġa żejjed?
For the Fenek Moqli, please, no potatoes or starchy sides. Confirm no flour is used for the rabbit or sauce. May I have extra olive oil?
Watch out for
Potatoes (common side), flour dredging for crispiness, white wine (contains some carbs and residual sugar), potential hidden sugars in seasoning mixes.
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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