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Ham and Cheese Omelette
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Maltese dishes.
What it is
A hearty Maltese-style omelette made with whisked eggs, generous portions of diced ham, and ample local cheese (e.g., mature ġbejna or Parmesan), cooked in a rich amount of olive oil or butter until golden brown and fluffy.
Key ingredients
Eggs, cooked ham (diced), hard cheese (e.g., Cheddar, Parmesan, or mature ġbejna), olive oil or butter, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour, breadcrumbs, or other starchy fillers are used in the omelette mixture. Confirm ham is not sugar-glazed.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Jekk jogħġbok, aċċerta ruħek li m'hemmx dqiq jew frak tal-ħobż fil-froġa, u l-perżut mhux biz-zokkor.
Please ensure no flour or breadcrumbs in the omelette, and no sugar-glazed ham.
Watch out for
Some processed hams may contain sugar (check with kitchen); hidden starches in cheese blends.
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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