Fígado com Jiló Refogado
Liver with Sautéed Jiló (African Eggplant)
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slices of tender pan-fried beef liver served with sautéed jiló (African eggplant), a slightly bitter yet distinctive vegetable popular in Brazilian cuisine. A hearty and traditional dish, particularly from Minas Gerais.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, jiló (African eggplant), olive oil, garlic, onion, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley for garnish.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour dusting on the liver before frying, and no sugar used in the jiló preparation. Request no starchy side dishes like rice or mashed potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Fígado com Jiló Refogado, por favor. Confirma que o fígado não leva farinha e o jiló não tem açúcar? Sem arroz ou puré de batata, por favor.
Fígado com Jiló Refogado, please. Confirm no flour on the liver and no sugar in the jiló. No starchy sides like rice or mashed potato.
Watch out for
Liver breaded with flour, sugary sauces, starchy side dishes (rice, potatoes).
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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