Fígado Acebolado (Sem Arroz e Farofa)
Liver and Onions (No Rice or Farofa)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no farofa. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slices of pan-fried beef liver cooked with plenty of caramelized onions, a nutrient-dense and flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, onions, olive oil/butter, salt, pepper, garlic.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no rice, no farofa. Ensure no flour for dredging the liver. Confirm no added sugar to caramelize onions (natural caramelization is fine, but some restaurants might add sugar).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Fígado Acebolado, por favor, sem arroz e sem farofa. Sem farinha no fígado e confirma que não tem açúcar nas cebolas?
For the Fígado Acebolado, no rice, no farofa. Please, no flour on the liver. Confirm no added sugar to the onions.
Watch out for
Excessive onions (naturally sweet), hidden sugar for caramelizing onions, flour dredging, traditionally served with rice/farofa.
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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