Stuffat tal-Ilsien tal-Għoġol (Keto-Style)
Calf's Tongue Stew with Keto Vegetables
No, skip this one: about 18g 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
Tender calf's tongue, slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and red wine. This keto-adapted version is served without the traditional potatoes, accompanied instead by low-carb vegetables like roasted cauliflower or sautéed greens.
Key ingredients
Calf's tongue, olive oil, onions, garlic, celery, crushed tomatoes, red wine, bay leaves, herbs, salt, black pepper, served with roasted cauliflower.
If you order it anyway
Request without potatoes, carrots (if used in large quantities), or other starchy vegetables. Confirm no flour or sugar is used to thicken the sauce.
If you order it anyway, say this (Maltese)
Għall-Stuffat tal-Ilsien tal-Għoġol, mingħajr patata, karrotti jew ħxejjex tal-lamtu. Ikkonferma li ma jintuża ebda dqiq jew zokkor biex jeħxien iz-zalza.
For the Stuffat tal-Ilsien tal-Għoġol, no potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables. Confirm no flour or sugar in the sauce for thickening.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste/canned tomatoes, flour as a thickener in the stew sauce, large quantities of root vegetables. Restaurant portions of sauce can be carb-dense.
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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