Pačja Prsa s Umakom od Višanja (Keto-style)
Duck Breast with Sour Cherry Sauce (Keto-style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sauce has *no added sugar* and is thickened with a keto-friendly agent (e.g., xanthan gum) or simply reduced. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Perfectly pan-seared duck breast with crispy skin, served with a rich, tangy sauce made from sour cherries, carefully prepared to be low-carb. A delicious combination of savory and slightly tart flavors.
Key ingredients
Duck breast, sour cherries (fresh or unsweetened frozen, limited quantity), dry red wine, duck fat/butter, shallots, broth, herbs (thyme, rosemary), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the sauce has *no added sugar* and is thickened with a keto-friendly agent (e.g., xanthan gum) or simply reduced. Request no starchy side dishes (e.g., potato croquettes, sweet potato puree).
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Za Pačja Prsa s Umakom od Višanja (Keto-style), molim bez dodanog šećera u umaku i bez škrobnih priloga. Je li umak zgusnut keto-friendly sredstvom ili reduciran?
For the Pačja Prsa s Umakom od Višanja, keto-style, no added sugar in the sauce and no starchy sides, please. Is the sauce thickened with a keto-friendly agent or reduced?
Watch out for
Sugary cherry sauce (very common), thickeners like flour/starch in sauce, 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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