Linguiça com Jiló
Sausage with African Eggplant
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A simple yet flavorful Brazilian dish featuring grilled or pan-fried artisanal sausage (linguiça) paired with 'jiló' (African eggplant), which has a distinctive slightly bitter taste. This combination is naturally low in carbohydrates and rich in savory flavors.
Key ingredients
Linguiça (pork sausage, ideally artisanal), jiló (African eggplant), garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
No modifications needed. Ensure the sausage is low-carb (check for fillers or sugars in processed sausages).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Linguiça com Jiló, pode confirmar que a linguiça é low-carb, sem farináceos ou açúcares?
For the Linguiça com Jiló, please confirm the sausage is low-carb, without fillers or added sugars.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars or fillers in commercial sausages. Some recipes might include a touch of sugar to balance the jiló's bitterness, so inquire.
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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