Bacalhau à Brás (Keto Cauliflower Style)
Shredded Cod, Eggs, and Onions with Cauliflower 'Fries'
Yes, with a tweak: request that the traditional fried matchstick potatoes be replaced entirely with thinly sliced, pan-fried cauliflower. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto interpretation of the classic Portuguese dish, featuring flaked salted cod sautéed with onions, scrambled eggs, and thinly sliced pan-fried cauliflower florets mimicking the traditional matchstick fries, all generously seasoned with olive oil and garnished with parsley.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), eggs, onions, garlic, olive oil, cauliflower, parsley. (Restaurant modification: cauliflower instead of potatoes)
How to make it keto
Crucially, request that the traditional fried matchstick potatoes be replaced entirely with thinly sliced, pan-fried cauliflower. Confirm no flour or other thickeners are used in the dish preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Bacalhau à Brás. Por favor, substitua as batatas por couve-flor fatiada fininha e salteada. Confirma que não leva farinha nem outros espessantes?
Bacalhau à Brás. Please replace the potatoes with thinly sliced, pan-fried cauliflower. Confirm no flour or thickeners are used in the dish.
Watch out for
The traditional version is high in carbs due to potatoes; ensure complete substitution with cauliflower. Hidden starches or flour used as thickeners.
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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