Entenbrust
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Braised Green Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: request duck breast without any sweet glazes or fruit sauces. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
Crispy-skinned duck breast, often pan-seared or roasted. Duck is naturally very high in fat and protein, making it excellent for keto. Traditional sides like potato dumplings or sweet red cabbage must be replaced.
Key ingredients
Duck breast, salt, pepper, often served with a side of braised green cabbage (Wirsing) or green beans.
How to make it keto
Request duck breast without any sweet glazes or fruit sauces. Omit traditional sides like potato dumplings (Knödel) or any starchy purees. Ask for braised green cabbage, green beans, or broccoli instead of sugared red cabbage (Rotkohl).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Entenbrust bitte ohne süße Glasur oder Fruchtsoße. Keine Knödel oder stärkehaltige Beilagen. Dafür gerne grünen Kohl oder grüne Bohnen, kein Rotkohl.
Entenbrust without sweet glaze or fruit sauce. No Knödel or starchy sides. Green cabbage or green beans instead, no Rotkohl.
Watch out for
Sweet fruit sauces (e.g., orange, cherry), sugary glazes, sugared red cabbage (Rotkohl), high-carb traditional sides.
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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