Pato en Salsa de Tamarindo (Keto-Modificado)
Duck in Keto Tamarind Sauce (with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: it is absolutely CRUCIAL to confirm the tamarind sauce is prepared without any added sugar and no flour or cornstarch as thickeners. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent pan-seared or roasted duck, typically a leg or breast, bathed in a rich, tangy, and subtly spicy tamarind sauce. This keto-modified version uses a sugar substitute (like erythritol or stevia) to achieve the characteristic sweet-sour profile without the high carb count. Served with a side of sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Duck leg or breast, unsweetened tamarind pulp, garlic, ginger, dried chilies (e.g., ancho or guajillo), chicken broth, lime juice, keto-friendly sweetener, olive oil or duck fat, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
It is absolutely CRUCIAL to confirm the tamarind sauce is prepared without any added sugar and no flour or cornstarch as thickeners. Request no rice or other high-carb accompaniments.
Watch out for
Traditional tamarind sauce is extremely high in sugar. Hidden sugars in pre-made tamarind paste or other sauce ingredients. Flour/cornstarch thickeners. Always confirm preparation method.
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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