Fwied tal-Għoġol Imtektek bil-Basal u Tewm
Braised Veal Liver with Onions and Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or other starches for thickening the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Maltese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of veal liver slowly braised in a savory, rich sauce made with deeply caramelized onions, garlic, and sometimes a hint of dry red wine or beef broth. This slow cooking method yields a very tender and flavorful liver dish.
Key ingredients
Veal liver, large onions, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, dry red wine (optional), beef broth, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no flour or other starches for thickening the sauce. Ensure no added sugar to caramelize the onions or in the broth/wine used.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Fwied tal-Għoġol Imtektek bil-Basal u Tewm, jekk jogħġbok, bla dqiq jew lamtu biex titħaxxen iz-zalza. Bla zokkor miżjud għall-basal jew il-brodu/inbid.
Fwied tal-Għoġol Imtektek bil-Basal u Tewm, no flour/starches to thicken sauce. No added sugar for onions or broth.
Watch out for
Onions contain natural carbohydrates, which increase with caramelization; ensure a moderate portion. Red wine, if used, contributes minor carbs, but most evaporate during cooking. Restaurants may use flour to thicken sauces or add sugar to enhance caramelization.
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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