Fígado Acebolado
Sautéed Liver with Onions
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no farofa (toasted cassava flour), and ensure no sugar is added to the onions during caramelization. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thin slices of beef liver sautéed with abundant onions until caramelized. This dish is naturally low-carb when served without its traditional accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, yellow onions, olive oil or butter, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no farofa (toasted cassava flour), and ensure no sugar is added to the onions during caramelization. If available, request a side of steamed low-carb vegetables or a simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Fígado Acebolado, por favor, sem farinha no fígado. E sem arroz, farofa ou batatas como acompanhamento.
For the Fígado Acebolado, please no flour on the liver. And no rice, farofa, or potatoes on the side.
Watch out for
High risk of added sugar to caramelize onions quickly in a restaurant setting. Always served with high-carb sides like rice and farofa unless specifically requested otherwise.
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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