Bolinho de Carne Seca Low-Carb (com Purê de Couve-Flor)
Shredded Dried Beef Fritters (Cauliflower Base)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that cauliflower puree is used instead of traditional potato or cassava. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Savory deep-fried fritters made with rehydrated and shredded dried beef (carne seca), mixed into a creamy cauliflower puree base with seasonings like onion, garlic, and parsley. Fried until golden and crispy.
Key ingredients
Rehydrated shredded carne seca, cauliflower, egg, almond flour (as binder/coating), onion, garlic, parsley, black pepper, salt, frying oil (e.g., soy or canola oil in restaurants).
How to make it keto
Confirm that cauliflower puree is used instead of traditional potato or cassava. Ensure no breadcrumbs are used in the mixture or coating; request a keto-friendly oil for frying if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bolinho de Carne Seca, pode confirmar que é purê de couve-flor e sem pão ralado na massa ou cobertura? Pode ser frito em óleo keto?
For the Bolinho de Carne Seca, please confirm it's cauliflower puree and no breadcrumbs in the mixture or coating. Can it be fried in a keto-friendly oil?
Watch out for
Traditional high-carb binders (potato, cassava), breadcrumbs in coating, high-carb dipping sauces, poor quality frying oil.
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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