Foie Gras Poêlé (Sans Accompagnements Sucrés)
Pan-Seared Foie Gras (Without Sweet Accompaniments)
Yes, with a tweak: request no fruit compotes, jams, marmalades, or brioche/toast. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Luxurious pan-seared duck or goose liver, often served simply with a rich, savory flavor profile. This modification ensures no high-sugar fruit compotes, jams, or brioche toast are included.
Key ingredients
Duck or goose liver, salt, pepper, minimal fat for searing (often rendered from the foie gras itself).
How to make it keto
Request no fruit compotes, jams, marmalades, or brioche/toast. Ask for a simple seasoning or a savory reduction (ensure no added sugar or thickeners).
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Foie Gras, sans compote, confiture ou brioche. Juste un assaisonnement simple ou une réduction salée, sans sucre ni épaississant.
For the Foie Gras, no fruit compote, jam, or brioche. Just simple seasoning or a savory, unsweetened sauce without thickeners.
Watch out for
Sweet fruit compotes, sugary sauces, brioche/toast, hidden sugars in savory reductions.
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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