Fegato d'Oca Scottato
Seared Goose Liver (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly no sweet sauces (e.g., fruit reductions, fig jam) and no brioche or toast as accompaniments. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A luxurious delicacy, goose liver (foie gras) is pan-seared to a perfect golden crust with a rich, melting interior. Served simply seasoned with salt and pepper, without sweet accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Goose liver (foie gras), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Strictly no sweet sauces (e.g., fruit reductions, fig jam) and no brioche or toast as accompaniments. Ask for it simply seared and seasoned.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Il Fegato d'Oca Scottato, per favore, solo scottato e condito, senza salse dolci, brioche o pane tostato.
Please serve the Fegato d'Oca Scottato simply seared and seasoned, without any sweet sauces, brioche, or toast.
Watch out for
Sweet fruit sauces, sugary glazes, often served with brioche or toast points, sometimes served with caramelized onions (which can be sugary).
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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