Papra fil-Forn (Mingħajr Patata)
Baked Duck (without Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, rice, couscous, or any other starchy side dishes. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Maltese dishes.
What it is
A whole or half duck, slow-roasted in the oven until the skin is wonderfully crispy and the meat is succulent and tender. Typically seasoned with Mediterranean herbs like rosemary, garlic, and sea salt, served without any starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Whole or half duck, fresh rosemary, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, rice, couscous, or any other starchy side dishes. Confirm no fruit (e.g., oranges, apples) or sugary glazes are used in the roasting process.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Papra fil-Forn (Mingħajr Patata), jekk jogħġbok, mingħajr ross, kuskus jew akkumpanjamenti bil-lamtu. Bla frott jew glazes biz-zokkor meta tinħema.
Papra fil-Forn (Mingħajr Patata), please serve without rice, couscous, or starchy sides. No fruit or sugary glazes during roasting.
Watch out for
Duck itself is keto-friendly. The main risks are hidden sugars in glazes or stuffings, or starchy side dishes that are typically served with roast meats in restaurants.
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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