Stuffat tal-Fenek
Rabbit Stew (Keto)
No, skip this one: about 20g 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 classic Maltese rabbit stew, slow-cooked in a rich sauce typically made with red wine, garlic, and herbs, resulting in incredibly tender meat. Modified to remove high-carb elements.
Key ingredients
Rabbit pieces, olive oil, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, red wine (dry), bay leaf, thyme, carrots (minimal), beef broth.
If you order it anyway
Request to omit potatoes 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-Stuffat tal-Fenek, bla patata u inqas karrotti. Kun żgur li m'hemmx dqiq jew cornstarch biex jeħxien, u l-ebda zokkor miżjud fit-tadam.
For the Stuffat tal-Fenek, omit potatoes 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.
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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