Ġbejniet
Maltese Cheeselets
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Maltese dishes.
What it is
Traditional Maltese cheeselets, typically made from sheep's or goat's milk. They can be fresh (friski), seasoned with black pepper (tal-bżar), or dried (moxxi).
Key ingredients
Sheep or goat's milk, rennet, salt. Peppered versions include black pepper. Often drizzled with olive oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no carby accompaniments are served, such as crackers, bread, or fruit jams. Request them plain or with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Ġbejniet, jekk jogħġbok, bla karboidrati bħal galletti, ħobż jew ġamm. Servi b'żejt taż-żebbuġa żejjed jew sempliċi.
For the Ġbejniet, please no carby accompaniments like crackers, bread, or jams. May I have them plain or with extra virgin olive oil?
Watch out for
Crackers, bread, fruit jams, sweet chutneys (common accompaniments).
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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