Pečená Kačica / Pečená Hus
Roast Duck / Goose with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY NO LOKŠE (potato pancakes) or potato dumplings. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
Crispy-skinned, succulent roast duck or goose, a traditional festive dish. The rich, fatty meat is intensely flavorful.
Key ingredients
Duck or goose, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, garlic (optional).
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY NO LOKŠE (potato pancakes) or potato dumplings. Request un-sweetened braised red cabbage (if available) or steamed green vegetables like broccoli, green beans, or a simple green salad as a side. Confirm no sugary glazes on the meat.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Pečená Kačica/Hus, prosím úplne bez lokší a zemiakových knedlí. Namiesto toho poprosím nesladenú červenú kapustu alebo varenú zeleninu/šalát. Žiadne sladké polevy na mäse.
For the Pečená Kačica/Hus, absolutely no lokše or potato dumplings. Could I have unsweetened red cabbage or steamed greens/salad instead? No sugary glazes, please.
Watch out for
Lokše (potato pancakes), potato dumplings, sweetened red cabbage, sugary glazes.
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.