Alheira de Caça com Ovo
Smoked Game Sausage with Fried Egg and Green Salad (No Fries)
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries or rice. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Traditional Portuguese smoked sausage (often made with game meats like duck or chicken, historically to avoid pork), pan-fried until crispy, served with a sunny-side-up fried egg and a simple green salad.
Key ingredients
Alheira sausage (poultry/game meat based), eggs, olive oil, mixed greens, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no fries or rice. Ask for a simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing. Inquire about the sausage's ingredients if possible, as some may contain breadcrumbs or flour.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem batatas fritas ou arroz, por favor. Queria uma salada verde simples com azeite e vinagre. A Alheira leva pão ou farinha?
No fries or rice, please. I'd like a simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar. Does the Alheira contain breadcrumbs or flour?
Watch out for
Alheira can sometimes contain breadcrumbs or flour as a binder, so verify if possible. Hidden sugars in some commercial sausages. Watch for sugary salad dressings.
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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