Pato en Coco (Keto)
Duck in Coconut Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the coconut sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Venezuelan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic dish featuring tender duck meat slowly simmered in a creamy, flavorful coconut milk sauce. The sauce is typically infused with a sofrito of onions, bell peppers, garlic, and traditional Caribbean spices, ensuring no added sugars or starchy thickeners for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Duck meat (often bone-in), full-fat coconut milk, onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, cilantro, cumin, turmeric, olive oil or duck fat.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the coconut sauce. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener. Request it to be served without rice or other starchy accompaniments.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in some coconut milk brands, added flour/cornstarch for thickening, pre-made curry pastes with sugar, cross-contamination with rice.
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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