Klamari Mimlijin (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Calamari (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure stuffing contains no breadcrumbs or rice. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Large calamari tubes generously stuffed with a savory keto-friendly mixture of minced pork or beef, parmesan cheese, eggs, herbs, garlic, and sometimes spinach or mushrooms, then slowly baked or braised in a light tomato and white wine sauce. The traditional breadcrumb filling is replaced.
Key ingredients
Calamari, minced pork/beef, parmesan cheese, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, white wine (evaporated), passata/crushed tomatoes (minimal), chicken/fish broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure stuffing contains no breadcrumbs or rice. Request no high-carb vegetables in the sauce, such as carrots or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Klamari Mimlijin, kun ċert li l-mili ma fihx frak tal-ħobż jew ross. Jekk jogħġbok, ebda ħaxix b'ħafna karboidrati bħal karrotti jew patata fiz-zalza.
For the Klamari Mimlijin, ensure stuffing has no breadcrumbs or rice. Please, no high-carb vegetables like carrots or potatoes in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato sauce, use of flour/breadcrumbs in stuffing (must be explicitly replaced), excessive onions/carrots in 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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