Għajnsa Moqlija bil-Basal u Tewm
Fried Chicken Gizzards with Onions and Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no high-carb thickeners are used if the dish is simmered. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken gizzards, slowly simmered or pan-fried with caramelized onions and pungent garlic until flavorful and succulent. A traditional and textural offal dish, often enjoyed for its unique chew and rich, savory taste.
Key ingredients
Chicken gizzards, onions, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf (optional), dry white wine (optional, minimal), fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no high-carb thickeners are used if the dish is simmered. If white wine is used, it should be minimal and cooked off thoroughly to reduce carb content.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Għajnsa Moqlija bil-Basal u Tewm, ma rridx sustanzi li jħaxxnu b'ħafna karboidrati. Jekk jintuża inbid abjad, ftit biss u msajjar sew.
For the Għajnsa Moqlija bil-Basal u Tewm, please use no high-carb thickeners. If white wine is used, make sure it's minimal and cooked off.
Watch out for
Higher carbohydrate content from larger portions of onions. Trace carbs from white wine if used.
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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