Lièvre à la Royale (Version Keto avec Légumes à Faible Teneur en Glucides)
Hare à la Royale (Keto-Modified with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour, bread, or starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic, opulent French dish featuring slow-braised hare in a rich, dark sauce made from red wine, blood (traditionally), foie gras, and often truffles. The sauce is naturally thickened by reduction and enriched ingredients, making it keto-friendly without flour. Served with keto-compatible vegetables.
Key ingredients
Hare, red wine, foie gras, pork belly/lardons, shallots, garlic, herbs (thyme, bay leaf), mushrooms, chicken or beef broth, salt, pepper, optional truffles, low-carb vegetables (e.g., braised cabbage, sautéed wild mushrooms).
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour, bread, or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Request low-carb vegetable accompaniments instead of traditional chestnuts, bread purées, or pasta.
Watch out for
Traditional accompaniments like chestnuts or purées are high-carb. Though traditionally flourless, confirm no modern shortcuts with starch. Residual sugar from wine (minimal).
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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