Tonn Moqli (Mingħajr Panura)
Fried Tuna Steak (No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no breading or flour coating. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Maltese dishes.
What it is
A thick cut of fresh tuna steak, pan-fried to your desired doneness in olive oil with garlic and a squeeze of lemon. Simple, fresh, and delicious.
Key ingredients
Fresh tuna steak, olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no breading or flour coating. Ensure it's pan-fried in pure olive oil or butter, not deep-fried in vegetable oil that might contain hidden carbs or inflammatory fats.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Nixtieq it-Tonn Moqli mingħajr panura jew dqiq. Moqli fiż-żejt taż-żebbuġa jew butir, mhux deep-fried, jekk jogħġbok.
Can I have the Tonn Moqli without breading or flour? Pan-fried in olive oil or butter, please, not deep-fried.
Watch out for
Breading/flour coating (common in fried dishes). High-carb side dishes.
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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