Bife a Cavalo (Steak com Ovo Frito, sem Arroz e Fritas)
Steak with Fried Egg (without Rice and Fries)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice and no French fries. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A classic Brazilian dish featuring a grilled or pan-fried steak (often a thin cut like contrafilé or alcatra) topped with one or two perfectly fried eggs. Served plain, with the usual high-carb sides of rice and fries omitted.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, eggs, cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice and no French fries. Ask for any accompanying sauces to be on the side and check for sugar content.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bife a Cavalo, sem arroz ou batatas fritas, por favor. Cozinhar simples com sal, pimenta e manteiga/azeite, sem molhos doces.
For the Bife a Cavalo, no rice or fries, please. Cook simply with salt, pepper, and butter/olive oil, no sugary sauces.
Watch out for
None if prepared simply; potential sugar in accompanying sauces if not omitted.
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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