Faraona alla Cacciatora
Guinea Fowl Hunter's Style (Keto, no carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce and no sugar is added to the tomato base. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Guinea fowl pieces braised in a rich, savory sauce typically made with diced tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, white wine, and herbs like rosemary and sage. The slow cooking results in tender, flavorful meat with a robust sauce. It’s a rustic and hearty dish, traditionally served with a carb side, but easily adapted for keto.
Key ingredients
Guinea fowl, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, white wine, rosemary, sage
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce and no sugar is added to the tomato base. Request it to be served without polenta, pasta, or bread. Ensure only low-carb vegetables are in the stew (e.g., bell peppers, onions, tomatoes are fine in moderation).
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Faraona alla Cacciatora, confermate nessuna farina nella salsa e nessuno zucchero nel pomodoro. Senza polenta, pasta o pane, e solo verdure a basso contenuto di carboidrati.
For Faraona alla Cacciatora, confirm no flour thickens the sauce and no sugar is in the tomato base. Please, no polenta, pasta, or bread, and only low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Flour or sugar used to thicken the sauce, high-carb vegetables like carrots or potatoes in the stew, served with polenta, pasta, or bread.
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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