Fonduta Valdostana (Senza Pane)
Aosta Valley Cheese Fondue (Without Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request to be served with keto-friendly dippers instead of bread. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and creamy cheese fondue from Italy's Aosta Valley, traditionally made with regional Fontina cheese, milk or cream, and egg yolks. While typically served with bread, it's easily adaptable to keto with low-carb dippers.
Key ingredients
Fontina cheese, heavy cream, egg yolks, dry white wine (optional), salt, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request to be served with keto-friendly dippers instead of bread. Excellent options include celery sticks, bell pepper strips, broccoli florets, mushrooms, or small pieces of cured meat. Ensure no flour is used as a thickener (traditional uses egg yolks).
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Fonduta Valdostana, per favore con verdure o salumi al posto del pane. Si prega di non usare farina come addensante.
For the Fonduta Valdostana, please serve with keto-friendly dippers like vegetables or cured meats instead of bread. Ensure no flour is used as a thickener.
Watch out for
Universally served with bread for dipping. Some recipes might use flour as a thickener, although traditional versions rely on egg yolks.
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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