Żiemel Moqli
Fried Horse Meat
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Maltese dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried horse meat, typically served simply with garlic, olive oil, and sometimes fresh herbs like parsley. A robust and flavorful dish that is naturally keto when prepared without carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Horse meat (often steak cuts), olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request no side potatoes, bread, or any other high-carb accompaniments. Ensure no flour is used for dusting or breading.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Żiemel Moqli, mingħajr patata, ħobż jew akkumpanjament b'ħafna karboidrati. Bla dqiq għall-panura.
Żiemel Moqli, please serve without potatoes, bread, or other high-carb sides. Ensure no flour is used for dusting or breading.
Watch out for
Hidden flour in dusting/breading (though less common for this specific dish), sugary glazes (unlikely for this traditional preparation), 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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