Alheira Grelhada com Ovo
Grilled Portuguese Smoked Sausage with Fried Egg (No Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the alheira is free of breadcrumbs/flour (authentic versions generally are). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A traditional Portuguese smoked sausage, typically made from poultry, game, and pork fat, seasoned with garlic and paprika. It's pan-fried or grilled until crispy and served with a perfectly fried egg, omitting the usual high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Alheira sausage, egg, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm the alheira is free of breadcrumbs/flour (authentic versions generally are). Request no fries or other carby sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Alheira Grelhada, por favor, confirme que não tem pão ou farinha. E sem batatas fritas ou outros acompanhamentos com hidratos.
For the Alheira Grelhada, please confirm it has no breadcrumbs or flour. And no fries or other carby sides.
Watch out for
Possible breadcrumbs/flour in cheaper/modern alheira sausages (rare in authentic versions), carby side dishes (fries, rice).
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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