Petto d'Anatra al Pepe Verde (Senza Risotto o Patate)
Duck Breast with Green Peppercorn Sauce (Without Risotto or Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request no risotto, potatoes, or other high-carb accompaniments. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crispy-skinned pan-seared duck breast served with a rich, creamy green peppercorn sauce, modified to be served without traditional high-carb sides like risotto or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Duck breast, green peppercorns, shallots (minimal), brandy/cognac (minimal), heavy cream, beef broth, butter, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no risotto, potatoes, or other high-carb accompaniments. Ensure sauce is thickened with cream/reduction, not flour/starch. Confirm minimal shallots and no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Petto d'Anatra, niente risotto, patate o altri contorni ricchi di carboidrati. Potete confermare che la salsa è addensata con panna, non farina, con scalogno al minimo e senza zucchero aggiunto?
For the Petto d'Anatra, no risotto, potatoes, or other high-carb sides. Confirm sauce is thickened with cream, not flour, with minimal shallots and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Shallots/onions in sauce, potential sugar in broth, small amount of alcohol in sauce, flour thickeners in sauce.
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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