Fígado Acebolado com Jiló
Sautéed Liver and Onions with African Eggplant
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used to dust the liver before frying. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thin slices of beef liver quickly sautéed with plenty of onions until tender and flavorful. Served with sautéed jiló (African eggplant), a slightly bitter green vegetable commonly prepared in Brazil. This is a classic comfort food, rich in nutrients.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, onions, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, jiló, butter.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used to dust the liver before frying. Confirm jiló is prepared simply with oil/butter and garlic, without sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Fígado Acebolado, por favor, sem farinha no fígado. E o Jiló preparado só com azeite ou manteiga e alho, sem açúcar.
For the Fígado Acebolado, please ensure no flour is used on the liver. The Jiló should be simply prepared with oil or butter and garlic, no sugar.
Watch out for
Flour dredging on liver. Sugar added to sautéed onions for caramelization. Hidden sugar in jiló preparation.
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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