Qarnit Moqli bil-Tewm u Lumi (Mingħajr Panura)
Fried Octopus with Garlic and Lemon (No Breading)
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Maltese dishes.
What it is
Tender octopus pieces, pan-fried quickly in olive oil with generous amounts of garlic and fresh lemon juice. A simple and delicious seafood preparation.
Key ingredients
Cooked octopus (pre-boiled/tenderized), olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, ensure absolutely no flour, breading, or batter is used for frying.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Qarnit Moqli, jekk jogħġbok kun żgur li ma jintuża assolutament l-ebda dqiq, panura jew għaġina biex jinkli.
For the Qarnit Moqli bil-Tewm u Lumi, please ensure absolutely no flour, breading, or batter is used for frying.
Watch out for
Breading/flour, carby side dishes.
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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