Carne de Sol Grelhada/Frita
Grilled/Fried Sun-Dried Beef (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no mandioca (cassava), 'baião de dois' (rice and beans), or farofa. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Traditional sun-dried (or modernly cured) beef, rehydrated and then grilled or fried until tender. Typically served with butter or a side of sautéed onions. Offered without high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Cured beef (carne de sol), olive oil or butter for cooking, onions (optional). Potential keto sides: sautéed collard greens, plain green salad.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no mandioca (cassava), 'baião de dois' (rice and beans), or farofa. Ensure no sugary glazes on onions (uncommon but possible).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem mandioca, baião de dois ou farofa, por favor. Garanta que não há calda de açúcar nas cebolas.
No mandioca, baião de dois, or farofa, please. Ensure no sugary glazes are on the onions.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with mandioca or rice/beans. Ensure these are 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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