Assado de Leitão (Roast Suckling Pig)
Traditional Portuguese Roast Suckling Pig (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request without any accompanying side dishes, particularly fries or potatoes ("sem batatas"). About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A celebratory dish featuring whole suckling pig roasted until the skin is incredibly crispy and the meat is tender and juicy. Served as the main protein, without any starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Suckling pig, garlic, olive oil, lard, bay leaves, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request without any accompanying side dishes, particularly fries or potatoes ("sem batatas").
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero o Assado de Leitão sem acompanhamentos, por favor, especialmente sem batatas.
I'd like the Assado de Leitão without any side dishes, especially potatoes or fries.
Watch out for
None inherent to the pig. Some seasonings might contain minimal sugar, but generally very low risk.
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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