Froġa tal-Kaboċċa (Bla Dqiq)
Cabbage & Egg Fritter (Flourless)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that no flour or breadcrumbs are used as a binder for the fritter. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic Maltese-style omelette or fritter made primarily from finely shredded cabbage and whisked eggs, seasoned with garlic and local herbs, pan-fried to a golden crisp in olive oil, explicitly without any flour.
Key ingredients
Fresh cabbage, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, seasoning.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm that no flour or breadcrumbs are used as a binder for the fritter. Request minimal onion if strictly managing carb intake.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Il-Froġa tal-Kaboċċa, jekk jogħġbok mingħajr dqiq jew frak tal-ħobż. U b'basal minimu.
For the Froġa tal-Kaboċċa, please ensure no flour or breadcrumbs are used. Also, minimal onion, please.
Watch out for
Hidden flour or starch as a binder, excessive onion or other higher-carb vegetables used in the mix, sugary sauces if offered.
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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