Pato con Almendras (Estilo Keto)
Duck with Almond Sauce (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour, cornstarch, or other thickeners for the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Cuban food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent roasted or pan-seared duck, often featuring a crispy skin, served with a rich and creamy almond sauce. The sauce is typically prepared with duck broth, finely ground almonds, garlic, and aromatic vegetables, modified to be keto.
Key ingredients
Duck (breast or leg/thigh), duck fat or olive oil, ground almonds, chicken/duck broth, garlic, yellow onions, bell peppers (optional), dry sherry or white wine, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour, cornstarch, or other thickeners for the sauce. Confirm no added sugars in the sauce. Served strictly without rice or other high-carb starchy sides.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners are commonly used in sauces. Hidden sugars in pre-made broth or flavorings. Restaurant tendency to serve with high-carb sides like rice or potatoes.
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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