Poularde Demi-Deuil (Keto-Modifiée, Sauce Crémée aux Truffes)
Truffle-Stuffed Roasted Hen in Cream Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the cream sauce is not thickened with flour or starch. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A luxurious and elegant dish featuring a whole roasted fattened hen (poularde) with aromatic black truffle slices carefully inserted under the skin, served with a rich, un-thickened creamy truffle sauce and low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Poularde (fattened hen), black truffles, heavy cream, butter, dry white wine or chicken broth, shallots, herbs (thyme), salt, pepper, green asparagus or braised greens.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the cream sauce is not thickened with flour or starch. Request braised greens or other low-carb vegetables instead of traditional rice, potatoes, or pasta.
Watch out for
Sauces are sometimes thickened with flour/starch. Truffles contain trace carbohydrates. Potential for small amounts of wine reduction.
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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