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Guinea Fowl with Braised Endives
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sauce (if any) is not thickened with flour or contains added sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Belgian dishes.
What it is
Succulent guinea fowl, often roasted or pan-fried, served alongside braised Belgian endives (witloof). The endives are cooked until tender, typically in butter or a light stock, resulting in a slightly bitter, savory side that complements the fowl.
Key ingredients
Guinea fowl, Belgian endives, butter, chicken stock, herbs (e.g., thyme, bay leaf), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the sauce (if any) is not thickened with flour or contains added sugar. Confirm no starchy side dishes are served; request extra braised endives or a side of green vegetables instead of potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Graag de saus zonder bloem of toegevoegde suiker. Geen zetmeelrijke bijgerechten; liever extra gestoofd witloof of groene groenten in plaats van aardappelen.
Please ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour or sugar. No starchy sides; I'd prefer extra braised endives or green vegetables instead of potatoes.
Watch out for
Sauces sometimes thickened with flour or contain sugar. Traditional side dishes like potato gratin or mashed potatoes are high in carbs.
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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