Baccalà alla Vicentina (Senza Polenta)
Salt Cod Vicenza Style (Without Polenta)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no polenta or any other starchy side. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A slow-cooked specialty from the Veneto region. Desalted cod is gently braised in full-fat milk, abundant olive oil, onions, and often anchovies and Parmesan, until it becomes incredibly tender and creamy. Traditionally served with polenta, which must be omitted for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Desalted cod (baccalà), extra virgin olive oil, onions, full-fat milk, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, bay leaves, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no polenta or any other starchy side. Confirm no flour thickeners are used in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Il Baccalà alla Vicentina, per favore. Senza polenta o altri contorni amidacei. E che la salsa non sia addensata con farina.
Baccalà alla Vicentina, please. No polenta or starchy sides. Confirm no flour thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
Milk sugars (lactose), hidden flour thickeners in the sauce, traditionally served with high-carb polenta.
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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