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Roasted Duck (Keto, No Sweet Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially request no sweet hoisin-style sauce. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Vietnamese dishes.
What it is
Crispy-skinned roasted duck, often seasoned with five-spice powder. The duck is slow-roasted, resulting in tender meat and a flavorful, fatty skin.
Key ingredients
Whole duck, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially request no sweet hoisin-style sauce. Ask for plain salt/pepper/lime or a non-sugary ginger-garlic fish sauce. Avoid any accompanying buns or pancakes.
Watch out for
Sweet sauces (hoisin, plum sauce), potential sugar in marinade, often served with starchy sides.
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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