Picadinho de Carne com Palmito e Ovos de Codorna
Diced Beef in Rich Sauce with Hearts of Palm and Quail Eggs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice, farofa, or plantains are served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Small cubes of tender beef cooked in a savory, rich sauce, served with hearts of palm and pan-fried quail eggs. Traditionally served with rice and farofa, these are omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Beef sirloin (or similar cut), onion, garlic, tomato paste (unsweetened), beef broth, olive oil, hearts of palm, quail eggs, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice, farofa, or plantains are served. Confirm tomato paste used is unsweetened and no added sugar in the sauce. Request extra hearts of palm and quail eggs.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem arroz, farofa ou banana, por favor. O molho deve ser sem açúcar e com extrato de tomate sem açúcar. Quero palmito e ovos de codorna extras.
No rice, farofa, or plantains, please. Ensure no added sugar in the sauce and unsweetened tomato paste. I'd like extra hearts of palm and quail eggs.
Watch out for
Sugars in tomato paste or sauce, flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, hidden high-carb side dishes.
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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