Alheira de Caça
Grilled Game Sausage with Fried Egg & Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: omit french fries or other starchy accompaniments. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Portuguese game sausage, pan-fried or grilled until crispy. Usually served with a runny fried egg. This keto version replaces starchy sides with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.
Key ingredients
Alheira de caça (often made with game meats like duck, rabbit, or wild boar, and historically some bread, but modern versions vary), egg, olive oil. Side salad: lettuce, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Omit french fries or other starchy accompaniments. Request a fried egg and a side salad (oil and vinegar dressing) or steamed low-carb vegetables. Inquire about the alheira's specific ingredients for bread content, though assume some minimal amount is generally present in restaurant versions.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Alheira, por favor, sem batatas fritas ou acompanhamentos com amido. Pode ser com um ovo estrelado e salada simples ou legumes cozidos? A Alheira tem pão?
For the Alheira, please no fries or starchy sides. Can I have a fried egg and a simple salad or steamed low-carb vegetables? Does the Alheira contain bread?
Watch out for
Alheira traditionally contains bread (though often a small amount relative to overall macros); carby sides (fries) served automatically.
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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