Kawlata
Cabbage and Pork Stew (Keto)
No, skip this one: about 18g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A rustic Maltese stew featuring hearty cabbage and chunks of pork, often with a tomato and onion base, slow-cooked for deep flavour. Modified to remove high-carb additions.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/belly, cabbage, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, olive oil, vegetable broth, celery, carrots (minimal), herbs (bay leaf, thyme).
If you order it anyway
Request to omit potatoes and beans, and reduce the amount of carrots to a minimum. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base.
If you order it anyway, say this (Maltese)
Għall-Kawlata, bla patata, fażola, u inqas karrotti. Kun żgur li m'hemmx dqiq jew cornstarch biex jeħxien, u l-ebda zokkor miżjud fit-tadam.
For the Kawlata, omit potatoes, beans, and minimal carrots. Ensure no flour/cornstarch thickener, and no added sugar in the tomato base.
Watch out for
Generous use of onions, carrots, and canned tomatoes can increase carb count. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce or broth. Flour or starch as a thickener. Accidental inclusion of beans or potatoes.
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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