Gallo al Barolo (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Rooster Braised in Barolo (No Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no polenta or other carb-heavy sides. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Piedmontese dish featuring rooster meat slowly braised in rich Barolo wine with aromatic vegetables (carrots, celery, onions) and herbs until incredibly tender. Traditionally served with polenta.
Key ingredients
Rooster meat, Barolo wine, carrots, celery, onions, herbs
How to make it keto
Request no polenta or other carb-heavy sides. Confirm no flour or sugar is used in the braising liquid/sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Gallo al Barolo, niente polenta o altri contorni di carboidrati. Confermate che il sugo non contiene farina o zucchero.
For the Gallo al Barolo, no polenta or carb sides, please. And please confirm no flour or sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Flour thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugar in tomato paste (if used), and traditional carb sides like polenta.
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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