Cordeiro Assado com Alecrim e Alho
Roasted Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Tender roasted lamb, typically a leg or shoulder cut, generously marinated with fresh rosemary, garlic, and olive oil. A savory and rich dish, popular in regions with strong lamb traditions, showcasing succulent meat.
Key ingredients
Lamb (leg or shoulder cut), olive oil, fresh rosemary, garlic cloves, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugary glazes or marinades. Request plain roasting. Avoid any accompanying fruit sauces or purées.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Cordeiro Assado, por favor. Sem coberturas doces, marinadas ou molhos de fruta. Só assado simples com alecrim e alho.
Cordeiro Assado, please. No sugary glazes, marinades, or fruit sauces. Just plainly roasted with rosemary and garlic.
Watch out for
Sweet glazes, fruit-based sauces (e.g., mint jelly with sugar), starchy sides (potatoes, purées of squash/pumpkin).
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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