Baccalà Mantecato
Creamed Cod Spread with Keto Accompaniments
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request it served with celery sticks, cucumber slices, or keto crackers instead of crostini, bread, or polenta. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A classic Venetian appetizer, creamy whipped salt cod emulsified with olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Traditionally served with polenta or bread, but easily adapted for keto.
Key ingredients
Rehydrated salted cod, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper. Some versions may include a touch of milk or cream.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request it served with celery sticks, cucumber slices, or keto crackers instead of crostini, bread, or polenta. Confirm no flour or potato is used as a thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Baccalà Mantecato, lo vorrei con sedano, cetrioli o cracker keto, non crostini o pane. Mi conferma che non c'è farina o patate come addensante?
For the Baccalà Mantecato, please serve with celery, cucumber, or keto crackers, not crostini/bread. Confirm no flour or potato thickener.
Watch out for
Often served with crostini, bread, or polenta. Some recipes might use a small amount of flour or potato as a binder or thickener, or higher amounts of milk/cream.
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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