Stuffat tal-Qarnit
Octopus Stew
Yes, with a tweak: omit potatoes, peas, and carrots which are often added. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Maltese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender octopus slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful stew with onions, garlic, tomatoes, red wine, olives, and capers, often seasoned with fresh mint.
Key ingredients
Octopus, olive oil, onions, garlic, chopped tomatoes/tomato puree, red wine, fresh mint, parsley, capers, black olives, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit potatoes, peas, and carrots which are often added. Request minimal tomato puree or use fresh chopped tomatoes to reduce carb count, and ensure no flour is used for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Stuffat tal-Qarnit, jekk jogħġbok, bla patata, piżelli u karrotti. Uża inqas tadam jew tadam frisk imqatta'. Tikkonferma li m'hemmx dqiq biex jeħxien?
For the Stuffat tal-Qarnit, please omit potatoes, peas, and carrots. Use minimal tomato puree or fresh chopped tomatoes. Confirm no flour for thickening.
Watch out for
Potatoes, peas, carrots (common additions), tomato puree/paste (can contain sugar), red wine (contains carbs), flour thickeners, hidden sugar in pre-made tomato sauces.
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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