Queijo Provolone Crocante (Keto)
Crispy Keto Provolone Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: specifically request almond flour or crushed pork rinds for breading instead of traditional wheat flour. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Slices of provolone cheese, lightly coated with a keto-friendly crust (e.g., almond flour and crushed pork rinds) and fried until golden and crispy. A savory and satisfying appetizer.
Key ingredients
Provolone cheese, almond flour, egg, crushed pork rinds, salt, black pepper, frying oil (e.g., soybean oil, vegetable oil).
How to make it keto
Specifically request almond flour or crushed pork rinds for breading instead of traditional wheat flour. Confirm no carby dipping sauces are served.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Queijo Provolone Crocante, use farinha de amêndoas ou torresmo moído na crosta, por favor. E sem molhos com carboidratos.
For the Queijo Provolone Crocante, please use almond flour or pork rinds for breading. Confirm no carby dipping sauces are served.
Watch out for
Traditional wheat flour breading is standard. Served with carby or sugary dipping sauces. Potential for cheaper, unhealthy frying oils in restaurants.
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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