Salmis de Pigeon (Keto Modifié, Sauce Sans Épaississant)
Squab Stew in Rich Red Wine Sauce (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic French preparation of squab (young pigeon), roasted and then simmered in a deeply flavorful red wine sauce, often enriched with its own liver. Modified to ensure the sauce is thickened without flour and served with low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Squab/pigeon, dry red wine, chicken/game broth, mushrooms, lardons/bacon, shallots, garlic, butter, olive oil, fresh thyme, bay leaf, green beans, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Confirm no breadcrumbs or other high-carb fillers are used. Request low-carb vegetables instead of potatoes or rice.
Watch out for
Red wine reduction, shallots, potential hidden thickeners or sugars in restaurant sauces.
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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