Barriga de Porco à Pururuca
Crispy Pork Belly (Pururuca Style) with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request without any accompanying carb sides such as farofa, mashed potatoes, or rice. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Pork belly slowly cooked and then fried or roasted at high heat to achieve an incredibly crispy skin ('pururuca'). Often served in generous chunks. Best enjoyed with a simple green salad.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt, pepper, bay leaf (for cooking), oil for crisping, mixed green salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing.
How to make it keto
Request without any accompanying carb sides such as farofa, mashed potatoes, or rice. Ensure no sugary glazes are applied.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might offer sugary dipping sauces or use a glaze. Ensure no starchy accompaniments are served.
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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