Pulpă de Rață Confiată cu Varză Călită Keto
Duck Confit with Braised Cabbage (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the braised cabbage is made without added sugar and no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slow-cooked duck leg confit, rendered in its own fat until tender and crispy, served alongside a savory braised cabbage (varză călită) prepared without added sugar or high-carb vegetables, making it a perfectly keto-friendly, rich meal.
Key ingredients
Duck leg, duck fat, salt, garlic, thyme, bay leaf. Braised cabbage (white cabbage, onion, bell pepper, olive oil/lard, vinegar, caraway seeds, salt, pepper).
How to make it keto
Confirm the braised cabbage is made without added sugar and no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots. Request no high-carb side dishes like mashed potatoes or polenta.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Vă rog să confirmați că varza călită nu are zahăr adăugat sau legume bogate în carbohidrați. Fără garnituri precum piure sau mămăligă.
Please confirm the braised cabbage has no added sugar or high-carb vegetables. And no high-carb side dishes, like mashed potatoes or polenta.
Watch out for
Sugar in braised cabbage (especially red cabbage), high-carb side dishes (e.g., potatoes, rice, polenta), excessive 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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