Burro e Alici
Butter and Anchovies
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no bread, crostini, or other carb accompaniments. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A traditional, simple, yet elegant appetizer of high-quality butter served alongside savory salted anchovy fillets. The richness of the butter perfectly complements the briny intensity of the anchovies. Traditionally spread on bread, which should be omitted.
Key ingredients
Unsalted butter, high-quality anchovy fillets (oil-packed or salt-cured), optional: fresh parsley or chives.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no bread, crostini, or other carb accompaniments. It should be served as butter and anchovies only.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per Burro e Alici, per favore, senza pane, crostini o altri accompagnamenti a base di carboidrati. Solo burro e alici.
For the Burro e Alici, please serve it without bread, crostini, or any other carb accompaniments. Just butter and anchovies.
Watch out for
Always served with bread or crackers; must be explicitly omitted.
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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