Faraona al Tartufo
Guinea Fowl with Truffle
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Elegant roasted or pan-seared guinea fowl, often whole or segmented, prepared to perfection and served with a luxurious sauce deeply infused with the aromatic essence of black or white truffle. The sauce is typically butter-based with a touch of broth.
Key ingredients
Guinea fowl, fresh truffle (or high-quality truffle oil/paste), butter, olive oil, chicken broth, salt, pepper, herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the truffle sauce. Confirm no sugary glaze or marinade on the fowl. Request low-carb vegetable sides, omitting potatoes or polenta.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Faraona al Tartufo, niente farina/amido nel sugo e senza glassa zuccherata. Vorrei un contorno di verdure low-carb, senza patate o polenta.
For the Faraona al Tartufo, no flour/starch in the sauce and no sugary glaze. Please, a low-carb vegetable side, no potatoes or polenta.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, sugary glazes or marinades, hidden carbs in lower quality truffle pastes/oils, high-carb side dishes.
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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