Jiló Frito
Fried Scarlet Eggplant
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A simple and common Brazilian side dish featuring slices of scarlet eggplant (jiló) pan-fried or deep-fried until tender and lightly crisped, seasoned simply with salt. A naturally keto vegetable side.
Key ingredients
Jiló (scarlet eggplant), cooking oil (e.g., olive oil, soybean oil, lard), salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading, flour, or cornmeal is used for frying.
Watch out for
Oil quality (ensure non-inflammatory oil like olive or avocado), potential cross-contamination if deep-fried in common fryer with breaded items.
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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