Għażżiela (Keto Modified)
Stewed Pig's Trotters and Tail (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no broad beans (fażola), potatoes, or other high-carb vegetables are included. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A very traditional Maltese peasant dish featuring slowly stewed pig's trotters and tail, cooked until meltingly tender in a rich broth with garlic, onion, celery, and a touch of white wine, omitting traditional high-carb additions.
Key ingredients
Pig's trotters, pig's tail, olive oil, onion (minimal), garlic, celery, white wine (evaporated), bay leaf, broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no broad beans (fażola), potatoes, or other high-carb vegetables are included. Request only low-carb vegetables and a thick, rich broth.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Għażżiela, jekk jogħġbok kun żgur li ma jkunx hemm fażola, patata, jew ħxejjex oħra b'ħafna karboidrati. Uża biss ħxejjex low-carb u brodu oħxon.
For the Għażżiela, please ensure no broad beans, potatoes, or other high-carb vegetables. Use only low-carb vegetables and a thick broth.
Watch out for
Inclusion of broad beans or potatoes, excessive carrots or onions, sugar in the broth/sauce.
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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