Terrine de Foie Gras de Canard
Duck Foie Gras Terrine (Served without Bread or Jam)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread, toast, brioche, fig jam, or any other fruit compotes often served alongside. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A luxurious French delicacy, this terrine consists of rich, creamy duck foie gras, often seasoned with a touch of port or Armagnac, pressed and chilled into a firm loaf. It's intensely buttery and decadent. Served pristine, without its traditional sweet or starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Duck foie gras, salt, pepper, Armagnac or Port (minimal, mostly cooked off), butter.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no bread, toast, brioche, fig jam, or any other fruit compotes often served alongside. Confirm no added sugars in the terrine preparation itself beyond trace amounts from alcohol reduction.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Sans pain, toast ou brioche, s'il vous plaît. Et pas de confitures, chutneys ou compotes sucrées avec.
No bread, toast, or brioche, please. Please ensure no fruit jams, chutneys, or sugary compotes are served.
Watch out for
Traditional serving with brioche, toast, crackers, or sugary fruit jams/compotes. Small amounts of sugar from alcohol reduction in preparation.
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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