Linguiça na Cachaça
Sausage in Cachaça Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request without any bread or farofa traditionally served alongside. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A popular bar snack or appetizer featuring artisanal pork sausage (linguiça) pan-fried and then simmered in a savory sauce made with cachaça, onions, garlic, and herbs. The cachaça adds a unique depth of flavor that cooks off, leaving minimal carbs.
Key ingredients
Artisanal pork sausage, cachaça, onion, garlic, olive oil, bell peppers (optional), herbs (e.g., parsley, cilantro), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request without any bread or farofa traditionally served alongside. Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce, as some restaurants might sweeten it slightly. Confirm no high-carb thickeners are used.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero a Linguiça na Cachaça sem pão ou farofa. Por favor, confirme que o molho não leva açúcar nem espessantes com carboidratos.
I'd like the Linguiça na Cachaça without bread or farofa. Please ensure no sugar or high-carb thickeners are used in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce. Served typically with bread for dipping. Some sausages might contain fillers or added sugar.
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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