Bacalhau à Lagareiro (com Azeite, Alho e Cebola, sem Batatas)
Roasted Cod with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Onions (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit the roasted potatoes ('sem batatas'). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Traditionally a roasted salted cod dish generously drenched in olive oil with garlic and onions. The modification involves omitting the roasted potatoes, which are a standard accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), abundant olive oil, garlic, onions, black olives, parsley.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to omit the roasted potatoes ('sem batatas'). Confirm no flour or thickeners are used in the sauce (unlikely for this dish).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem batatas assadas. Pode confirmar que o molho não leva farinha ou espessantes?
No roasted potatoes, please. Can you confirm no flour or thickeners in the sauce?
Watch out for
The potatoes are the main carb risk. Watch for any pre-made marinades or unusual additions that might contain sugar or thickeners.
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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