Sallura Mixwija/Moqlija (Mingħajr Panura)
Grilled/Fried Eel (No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breading (panura) or flour coating is used for cooking. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Maltese dishes.
What it is
Fresh eel, prepared either grilled over coals or pan-fried in ample olive oil, without any breading. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and served with lemon wedges. Eel is a naturally rich and fatty fish, perfect for keto.
Key ingredients
Eel (fillets or pieces), olive oil, garlic, lemon wedges, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no breading (panura) or flour coating is used for cooking.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Jekk jogħġbok, aċċerta ruħek li s-sallura ma tkunx panurata jew bid-dqiq.
Please ensure no breading or flour coating is used for the eel.
Watch out for
None typically, provided no hidden sauces or glazes are used.
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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