Bacalhau à Brás Keto (Com Couve Salteada)
Cod Scramble with Eggs and Sautéed Cabbage (Keto Brás)
Yes, with a tweak: this requires a specific request: ask if they can prepare 'Bacalhau à Brás' by replacing the 'batata palha' (potato straws) with 'couve ralada salteada' (sautéed… About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-friendly interpretation of the beloved 'Bacalhau à Brás'. This version features shredded salted cod, scrambled eggs, and sautéed onions, with finely shredded and sautéed cabbage (or cauliflower rice) replacing the traditional crispy potato straws.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), eggs, olive oil, onions, garlic, finely shredded cabbage, fresh parsley, black olives.
How to make it keto
This requires a specific request: ask if they can prepare 'Bacalhau à Brás' by replacing the 'batata palha' (potato straws) with 'couve ralada salteada' (sautéed shredded cabbage) or cauliflower rice. Confirm no potatoes are used.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Podem fazer o Bacalhau à Brás com couve ralada salteada ou arroz de couve-flor no lugar da batata palha? Sem batatas, por favor.
Bacalhau à Brás with sautéed shredded cabbage or cauliflower rice instead of potato straws, please. No potatoes.
Watch out for
Onions, even shredded, contribute to carb count, especially in a restaurant portion. Ensure no flour is used as a binder (unlikely for this dish). The primary risk is the kitchen not fully understanding the potato substitution.
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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