Stuffat tal-Għoġol (Keto-Style)
Veal Stew with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, carrots, peas. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Maltese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender veal slow-cooked in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and herbs. Modified to omit traditional high-carb vegetables and thickeners.
Key ingredients
Veal (chuck or shoulder), olive oil, onions, garlic, canned chopped tomatoes, red wine (small amount, mostly evaporates), bay leaf, rosemary, parsley, salt, pepper. Served with spinach or green beans.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, carrots, peas. Confirm sauce is not thickened with flour/cornstarch. Ask for a side of steamed or sautéed keto-friendly greens.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Stuffat tal-Għoġol, jekk jogħġbok, l-ebda patata, karrotti jew piżelli. Kun żgur li z-zalza ma tiħxienx bid-dqiq. Nista' jkolli ħxejjex ħodor low-carb bħala dixx tal-ġenb?
For the Stuffat tal-Għoġol, please, no potatoes, carrots, or peas. Ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour. Can I have keto-friendly greens on the side?
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, peas, flour/cornstarch thickeners, hidden sugars in tomato sauce, large quantities of onions.
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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