Mazzit
Maltese Blood Sausage
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Maltese blood sausage made primarily from pork blood, minced pork fat, onions, garlic, and spices. Often pan-fried until crispy. While it traditionally contains a small amount of rice as a binder, it remains a high-fat, low-carb option when consumed in moderation.
Key ingredients
Pork blood, pork fat, small amount of rice, onions, garlic, spices (e.g., cloves, allspice, cinnamon), salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no additional high-carb fillers are used beyond the traditional minimal rice content. Best served plain or with a side of non-starchy vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Mazzit, jekk jogħġbok ikkonferma li m'hemmx mili ieħor b'ħafna karboidrati barra r-ross tradizzjonali. Nista' nitlobha sempliċi jew b'ħaxix mingħajr lamtu?
For the Mazzit, please confirm no additional high-carb fillers beyond the traditional minimal rice. Can I have it plain or with non-starchy vegetables?
Watch out for
Some recipes might use a higher proportion of rice or other carbohydrate fillers. Always inquire about the ingredients if unsure.
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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