Piept de Rață la Cuptor cu Varză Roșie Călită (Keto)
Oven-Baked Duck Breast with Braised Red Cabbage (Keto Modified, No Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: request the red cabbage be prepared without any added sugar, apples, or fruit juices. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender duck breast, often slow-baked to render its fat and crisp the skin, served with a side of braised red cabbage. The red cabbage is typically sweetened, requiring careful modification.
Key ingredients
Duck breast, salt, pepper, olive oil/duck fat. Red cabbage, onion, vinegar, olive oil, bay leaf, caraway seeds.
How to make it keto
Request the red cabbage be prepared without any added sugar, apples, or fruit juices. Confirm no starchy sides like mashed potatoes or polenta. Ensure the duck breast has no sugary glaze.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Piept de Rață, vă rog varza roșie fără zahăr, mere sau suc de fructe. Fără garnituri amidonoase precum mămăligă. Fără glazură dulce la rață.
For the Piept de Rață, ensure the red cabbage is without sugar, apples, or fruit juice. No starchy sides like polenta. No sugary glaze on the duck.
Watch out for
High sugar content in traditional braised red cabbage (often made with apples or large amounts of sugar). Sugary glazes on duck. Large portion of onion in cabbage.
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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