Fwied Moqli bil-Basal
Fried Liver with Onions
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pan-fried beef or lamb liver with generous amounts of sautéed onions and garlic, typically cooked in olive oil or butter until tender. A classic, hearty Maltese dish.
Key ingredients
Beef/lamb liver, onions, garlic, olive oil/butter, seasoning (salt, pepper).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour is used for dredging the liver (uncommon traditionally but worth confirming). Request no carb sides like potatoes or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Fwied Moqli bil-Basal, tikkonferma li m'hemmx dqiq mal-fwied? Jekk jogħġbok, bla karboidrati bħal patata jew ħobż.
For the Fwied Moqli bil-Basal, confirm no flour is used for the liver. Please, no carby sides like potatoes or bread.
Watch out for
Over-generous use of onions can increase carbs. Hidden sugars in any pre-marinated liver (rare in authentic preparation).
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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