Ficat de Gâscă/Rață Întreg la Tigaie (Fără Mămăligă)
Pan-Fried Whole Goose/Duck Liver (Keto, No Polenta)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugary sauces (e.g., fruit compotes with sugar) or mămăligă (polenta) are served alongside. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
A succulent whole goose or duck liver pan-fried to perfection, often simply seasoned to highlight its rich, buttery flavor. A traditional delicacy, distinct from small liver pieces, and naturally keto when served without starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Whole goose/duck liver, lard or butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugary sauces (e.g., fruit compotes with sugar) or mămăligă (polenta) are served alongside. Request plain preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Fără sosuri dulci sau mămăligă, vă rog. Aș dori o preparare simplă.
No sugary sauces or mămăligă, please. I'd like a plain preparation.
Watch out for
Sugary fruit sauces, mămăligă (polenta), bread.
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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