Cervo ai Funghi Porcini
Deer with Porcini Mushrooms
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Pan-seared or lightly stewed lean deer meat (venison) cooked with aromatic wild porcini mushrooms, garlic, and herbs. A rich and earthy dish that focuses on the protein and fungi.
Key ingredients
Deer loin or tenderloin, fresh porcini mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, dry red wine (minimal for cooking), beef broth, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Confirm no sugary marinades. Request without any carb-heavy sides like polenta or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Cervo ai Funghi Porcini, la salsa senza farina o amido. Mi conferma che non ci sono marinate zuccherate? E senza polenta o patate.
Please, no flour or starch to thicken the sauce. Confirm no sugary marinade. Serve without polenta or potatoes.
Watch out for
Small amounts of carbs from mushrooms and cooking wine. Potential for starch thickeners in sauce.
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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