Pečená kachna
Roast Duck
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY skip the bread dumplings (knedlíky). About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Czech food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Czech dish featuring a whole or half duck, slow-roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is succulent.
Key ingredients
Duck, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, sometimes stuffed with apples or onions (usually discarded). Traditionally served with bread dumplings and red cabbage.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY skip the bread dumplings (knedlíky). Request the red cabbage to be prepared without sugar or apples, or skip it entirely. Ask for extra pickled gherkins or a simple side salad if available.
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
Pečenou kachnu prosím bez knedlíků. Červené zelí bez cukru a jablek, nebo úplně vynechat. Místo toho prosím okurky nebo malý salát.
Pečená kachna bez knedlíků. Červené zelí prosím bez cukru a jablek, nebo ho úplně vynechte. Můžu místo toho okurky nebo malý salát?
Watch out for
Bread dumplings, traditionally sweetened red cabbage (often contains significant sugar and apples), potential sugary glazes on the duck skin.
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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