Leitão à Pururuca com Abobrinha Refogada
Crispy Roasted Piglet with Sautéed Zucchini
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugary glazes or marinades are used in the roasting process. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A luxurious dish of slow-roasted piglet, renowned for its incredibly crispy skin (pururuca) and succulent meat. Served with a side of fresh sautéed zucchini instead of carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Whole piglet (or large cut like pork belly/shoulder), salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, olive oil, zucchini.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugary glazes or marinades are used in the roasting process. Strictly omit traditional sides like rice, farofa, or potato. Request sautéed zucchini or another low-carb vegetable.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, confirme que o Leitão não tem calda açucarada. Sem arroz, farofa ou batata. Apenas abobrinha refogada ou outro legume low-carb.
Please confirm the Leitão has no sugary glaze. No rice, farofa, or potato. Only the abobrinha refogada or another low-carb vegetable.
Watch out for
Sweet glazes used in roasting, default serving with rice/farofa/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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