Pato Assado com Pequi e Legumes Verdes
Roasted Duck with Pequi and Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugary glazes or marinades are applied to the duck. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A regional delicacy from states like Goiás and Minas Gerais, featuring roasted duck pieces infused with the distinctive, nutty flavor of pequi fruit. Served alongside a medley of fresh, sautéed green vegetables like collard greens and okra.
Key ingredients
Duck pieces (thighs, breast), pequi fruit, olive oil, garlic, onion, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro), collard greens, okra.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugary glazes or marinades are applied to the duck. Request only keto-friendly green vegetables as sides, explicitly avoiding rice or farofa.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Pato Assado, por favor, sem caldas ou temperos doces. Acompanhe apenas com legumes verdes keto, sem arroz ou farofa.
For the Pato Assado, please ensure no sugary glazes or marinades. Serve with only keto-friendly green vegetables, no rice or farofa.
Watch out for
Sugary glazes or marinades. Carby side dishes (rice, farofa). Potential for pequi fruit in sauce to have added sugar if not prepared simply.
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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