Alheira de Mirandela com Ovo e Salada
Mirandela Sausage with Fried Egg and Green Salad (Fries Omitted)
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries; instead, ask for a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Portuguese sausage made from game or poultry and bread (though the bread content is usually low enough in a single portion if other carbs are omitted), often served pan-fried until crispy, topped with a fried egg, and a fresh green salad.
Key ingredients
Alheira (poultry/game sausage, containing minimal bread crumbs), egg, olive oil, mixed greens, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Request no fries; instead, ask for a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing. Inquire about the alheira's specific bread content if concerned, but typically it's low in a single portion.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Alheira de Mirandela com Ovo e Salada: Sem batatas fritas. Salada verde (azeite/vinagre) à parte. A alheira tem pouco pão?
Alheira de Mirandela com Ovo e Salada: No fries. Green salad (oil/vinegar) instead. Is the alheira's bread content low?
Watch out for
Fries (primary carb), bread (if served), hidden sugars in salad dressing, small amount of carbs from the alheira itself (due to bread crumbs).
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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