Pečená Hus (Roast Goose with Keto Red Cabbage)
Traditional Roast Goose with Low-Carb Red Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the goose is simply roasted with salt, pepper, and caraway, without sugary glazes or stuffings (other than apples which are removed). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A celebratory dish featuring a whole roast goose, known for its rich, succulent meat and crispy skin. Served with a keto-friendly version of braised red cabbage, omitting sugary additions and potato sides.
Key ingredients
Whole goose, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, apples (for stuffing, not eating). Red cabbage, vinegar, onion, cooking oil/fat.
How to make it keto
Ensure the goose is simply roasted with salt, pepper, and caraway, without sugary glazes or stuffings (other than apples which are removed). The crucial modification is for the red cabbage: request it to be prepared without sugar, apples, or flour thickeners. Omit traditional potato lokše (pancakes) or dumplings.
Watch out for
Red cabbage is almost always sweetened with sugar and/or apples/apple juice and thickened with flour. Traditional potato lokše (potato pancakes) or bread dumplings (knedľa). Sugary glazes on the goose itself.
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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