Stuffat tal-Mhux
Pig's Trotters and Snout Stew (Keto-style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, peas, or carrots are added. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and hearty traditional Maltese stew made with succulent pig's trotters and snout, slow-cooked in a savory sauce with onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and red wine. Modified to be keto-friendly by omitting starchy vegetables and serving without bread.
Key ingredients
Pork trotters, pork snout, olive oil, onions, garlic, ripe tomatoes (crushed or fresh), red wine, bay leaves, dried herbs (marjoram, thyme), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, peas, or carrots are added. Request no flour is used for thickening the stew. Serve without traditional bread for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Stuffat tal-Mhux, jekk jogħġbok kun żgur l-ebda patata, piżelli jew karrotti, u l-ebda dqiq biex tħaxxen l-istuffat. Servi mingħajr ħobż.
For the Stuffat tal-Mhux, please ensure no potatoes, peas, or carrots, and no flour to thicken the stew. Serve without bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in canned tomatoes or tomato paste, small amounts of carbs from onions, garlic, and red wine reduction. Ensure no flour-based thickeners 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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