Alheira de Caça com Ovo Estrelado e Aspargos
Smoked Game Sausage with Fried Egg and Asparagus (No Fries)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem batatas fritas' (no french fries). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Portuguese smoked sausage, often made with game meats, garlic, and sometimes olive oil, traditionally served fried with a fried egg and fries. Modified for keto with asparagus.
Key ingredients
Alheira sausage (typically made from game birds like duck, chicken, sometimes pork, seasoned), large egg, olive oil, asparagus.
How to make it keto
Request 'sem batatas fritas' (no french fries). Ask for a side of pan-fried or grilled asparagus ('espargos') or a simple green salad.
Watch out for
Authentic Alheira traditionally contains a small amount of bread (pão) as a binder, contributing minimal carbs. However, some commercial versions may have more. The main carb risk is the traditional fries.
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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