Gänseleber gebraten
Pan-Seared Foie Gras (Goose Liver)
Yes, with a tweak: foie gras is almost always served with sweet accompaniments like fruit compotes (e.g., apple, fig, cherry) or brioche toast. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Austrian dishes.
What it is
A luxurious and delicate dish featuring pan-seared goose liver, typically served as an appetizer. The liver is cooked quickly to achieve a rich, buttery texture with a slightly crisp exterior.
Key ingredients
Goose liver (foie gras), butter or other high-heat cooking fat, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Foie gras is almost always served with sweet accompaniments like fruit compotes (e.g., apple, fig, cherry) or brioche toast. It is critical to request the dish without any sweet sauces, fruit, or bread.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die gebratene Gänseleber bitte ohne süße Soßen, Früchte oder Brot.
Gänseleber gebraten, bitte ohne süße Soßen, Früchte oder Brot.
Watch out for
High-carb fruit compotes, sweet reductions, and brioche toast are standard accompaniments. Must be explicitly omitted.
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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