Rabada com Agrião (sem Acompanhamentos de Amido)
Oxtail with Watercress (without Starchy Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly omit rice, polenta, or any other starchy accompaniments. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender oxtail slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, savory broth with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs, then finished with fresh watercress. This hearty stew is served on its own, omitting the traditional rice or polenta.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, tomatoes, onions, garlic, bay leaf, watercress, olive oil/cooking fat, beef broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly omit rice, polenta, or any other starchy accompaniments. Ensure no high-carb vegetables like carrots or potatoes are added to the stew.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Rabada com Agrião, por favor, sem arroz, polenta, batata ou cenoura. Por favor, sem outros acompanhamentos com amido.
For the Rabada com Agrião, please omit rice, polenta, potatoes, and carrots. Ensure no other starchy accompaniments.
Watch out for
Sugars in tomato paste, thickening agents in the sauce, high-carb vegetables if not explicitly excluded.
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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