Serious Eats Cook The Book: Duck Phở Recipe

Total time: 120 minutes

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Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Cook The Book: Duck Phở Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 27%. At 620mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats Cook The Book: Duck Phở Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings   ( 105 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 285
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 28mg
Sodium: 620mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 33mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 150mg Vitamin A: 108mcg
Vitamin C: 9mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon neutral-flavored vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • Raw carcass and legs of 1 duck (see note)
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 slice fresh ginger
  • 3 pieces star anise
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 dried shiitake mushroom
  • 3 sprigs fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup fish sauce, or to taste
  • Salt and black pepper
  • To serve:
  • 1 package rice noodles
  • 4 (1-ounce) pieces foie gras (optional)
  • A few thin slices red onion
  • A few leaves fresh thai basil or mint
  • Vietnamese chile-garlic sauce (tuong ot toi vietnam)
  • Hoisin sauce
  • 1 lime, quartered
  • 1 cup bean sprouts

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)