Bacalhau à Brás Keto (com Couve Desfiada)
Cod à Brás with Shredded Cabbage/Zucchini
Yes, with a tweak: the crucial modification is replacing the traditional fried potato sticks with finely shredded and sautéed cabbage or zucchini. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A low-carb adaptation of the popular Portuguese-Brazilian dish. Salted cod is shredded and sautéed with onions, garlic, finely shredded cabbage or zucchini (replacing potato sticks), and then mixed with scrambled eggs and olives.
Key ingredients
Shredded salted cod (bacalhau), olive oil, onions, garlic, finely shredded cabbage or zucchini, eggs, black olives, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
The crucial modification is replacing the traditional fried potato sticks with finely shredded and sautéed cabbage or zucchini. Ensure no potato is used in any form.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau à Brás Keto, por favor, nada de batata, em nenhuma forma. Somente couve desfiada ou abobrinha no lugar das batatas palha.
For the Bacalhau à Brás Keto, please ensure no potato is used. Only shredded cabbage or zucchini, not potato sticks.
Watch out for
The traditional dish is fundamentally high-carb due to the potato sticks. Any accidental inclusion of potato could significantly raise carb count.
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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