Bacalhau à Brás (Keto)
Shredded Cod with Scrambled Eggs and Cabbage Straws
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request shredded cabbage instead of traditional potato sticks. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Portuguese dish, re-imagined for keto. Salt cod is shredded and sautéed with onions, garlic, and finely julienned cabbage (replacing traditional potato sticks), then mixed with scrambled eggs. Finished with fresh parsley. This version maintains the savory flavors while significantly reducing carbs.
Key ingredients
Salt cod, eggs, olive oil, onions, garlic, shredded cabbage, black olives, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request shredded cabbage instead of traditional potato sticks. Confirm no added flour or starch in the cooking process. Be mindful of onion quantity if strict carb limits apply.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bacalhau à Brás, por favor, troque a batata por couve picada e refogada. E certifique-se de que não leve açúcar.
For the Bacalhau à Brás, please substitute the potatoes with thinly shredded sautéed cabbage. Ensure no sugar is added.
Watch out for
Onions, potential for hidden starches if not specified.
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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