Bacalhau à Brás (Low-Carb)
Shredded Cod with Scrambled Eggs and Onions
Yes, with a tweak: omit straw potatoes. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A reimagined Portuguese-Brazilian comfort dish, this version features shredded salted cod (bacalhau) sautéed with onions and garlic, then mixed with scrambled eggs and fresh parsley, omitting the traditional straw potatoes.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), eggs, onions, garlic, olive oil, parsley, black olives, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit straw potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau à Brás, por favor, sem batata palha.
For the Bacalhau à Brás, please omit the straw potatoes.
Watch out for
Large portions of onion can add up. Some restaurants might add a touch of flour as a thickener, although not traditional for this dish.
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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