Pačja Prsa s Pirjanim Kupusom (bez jabuka ili sa keto jabukama)
Duck Breast with Braised Cabbage (Keto-Style, no apples or with keto-friendly apple substitute)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no high-carb apples or sugar in the braised cabbage. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pan-seared or roasted duck breast, offering a crispy skin and tender meat, served alongside a savory braised cabbage. The keto modification omits the traditional apples or substitutes them with a low-carb alternative to maintain the classic flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Duck breast, red or white cabbage, duck fat or olive oil, onions (minimal), apple cider vinegar, caraway seeds, bay leaf, salt, black pepper. (Optional: minimal sour apple slices or keto-friendly apple substitute).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no high-carb apples or sugar in the braised cabbage. Ensure onions are used sparingly, or omit if preferred. Served without any starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Pačja Prsa s Pirjanim Kupusom bez visoko-ugljikohidratnih jabuka i šećera. Luk štedljivo, bez škrobnih priloga.
For the Pačja Prsa, please ensure no high-carb apples or sugar in the cabbage. Use onions sparingly, and no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Traditional braised cabbage often includes apples and/or sugar; onions contribute to carbs; sauces may contain thickeners or hidden sugars.
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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