Bacalhau à Brás (com Couve-Flor Desfiada)
Shredded Cod with Scrambled Eggs and Cauliflower
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request shredded cauliflower instead of traditional fried shoestring potatoes. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Portuguese dish reimagined for keto. Salted cod is shredded and sautéed with onions and a generous amount of olive oil, then mixed with scrambled eggs and finely shredded cauliflower (replacing potatoes) to create a satisfying and flavorful meal. Garnished with black olives and parsley.
Key ingredients
Shredded salted cod (Bacalhau), eggs, olive oil, onions, garlic, shredded cauliflower, black olives, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request shredded cauliflower instead of traditional fried shoestring potatoes. Confirm no flour or potato starch is used to bind the mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau à Brás, quero couve-flor desfiada no lugar da batata. Confirma que não usam farinha ou amido na mistura, por favor?
For the Bacalhau à Brás, I'd like shredded cauliflower instead of potatoes. Please confirm no flour or starch is used in the mixture.
Watch out for
Onions (ask for reduced quantity if sensitive), potential hidden flour/starch if not clearly communicated. Ensure cauliflower is the only replacement and not mixed with potato.
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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