Ġbejniet Friski biz-Żejt u Bżar
Fresh Cheeselets with Olive Oil and Pepper
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Maltese dishes.
What it is
A quintessential Maltese antipasto featuring soft, fresh ġbejniet (sheep or goat cheeselets) served simply. The cheeselets are drizzled with generous extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper, highlighting their delicate flavor.
Key ingredients
Fresh ġbejniet (Maltese cheeselets), extra virgin olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper.
Optional tweaks
None needed. Ensure no bread, crackers, or honey/jam are served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Jekk jogħġbok servi l-Ġbejniet Friski biz-Żejt u Bżar mingħajr ħobż, crackers, għasel, jew ġamm.
Please serve the Ġbejniet Friski biz-Żejt u Bżar without any bread, crackers, honey, or jam.
Watch out for
Generally none, as long as it's pure cheese, olive oil, and pepper. Restaurants might offer bread or crackers by default, so explicitly decline them.
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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