Bife à Cavalo (Keto)
Steak with Fried Egg and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request omission of rice, fries, and farofa. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A pan-fried or grilled steak topped with a sunny-side-up fried egg. A classic Brazilian comfort food, modified to be served with low-carb sides instead of traditional high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Steak (e.g., sirloin, filet), eggs, cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request omission of rice, fries, and farofa. Pair with a side salad or steamed/sautéed low-carb vegetables (e.g., collard greens, broccoli).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bife à Cavalo, por favor, sem arroz, batatas fritas ou farofa. Posso ter uma salada lateral ou legumes cozidos/salteados de baixo carboidrato?
For the Bife à Cavalo, please no rice, fries, or farofa. Can I have a side salad or steamed low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
High-carb traditional sides (rice, fries, farofa), sugary marinades on steak.
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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