Barriga de Porco Crocante com Espinafre Refogado
Crispy Pork Belly with Sautéed Spinach
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Crispy-skinned, tender pork belly slow-cooked or roasted until the fat renders and the skin crackles, served alongside sautéed spinach with garlic. A naturally keto-friendly and indulgent dish.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt, black pepper, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach.
Optional tweaks
Ensure pork belly seasoning is sugar-free. Request spinach is sautéed simply with oil/butter and garlic, no added sugar or high-carb sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Confirme que o tempero da barriga de porco não tem açúcar. Espinafre salteado só com azeite/manteiga e alho, sem açúcar ou molhos com carboidratos.
Confirm pork belly seasoning is sugar-free. Spinach simply sautéed with oil/butter and garlic, no added sugar or high-carb sauces.
Watch out for
Some pork belly preparations might include a sweet glaze or marinade. Ensure spinach is not served with cream sauces that might contain 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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