Bacalhau à Brás Low-Carb (com Palmito ou Abobrinha)
Keto Shredded Cod with Onions, Eggs, and Hearts of Palm
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no straw potatoes (batata palha). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto adaptation of the classic dish. Shredded salted cod (bacalhau) is sautéed with thinly sliced onions, then mixed with scrambled eggs and 'straw' hearts of palm (or zucchini noodles) as a low-carb substitute for the traditional straw potatoes. Garnished with olives and fresh parsley.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau, shredded), onions (thinly sliced), eggs, hearts of palm (thinly sliced/julienned) OR zucchini noodles, olive oil, black olives, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no straw potatoes (batata palha). Request hearts of palm (palmito em palha) or zucchini noodles (abobrinha em fios) as a substitute.
Watch out for
Traditional straw potatoes (batata palha), hidden sugars in preserved olives or low-quality olive oil.
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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