Bacalhau à Brás (Keto-Modificado)
Keto Codfish Scramble with Cauliflower and Eggs
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-friendly adaptation of the classic Portuguese dish, featuring shredded salted codfish, sautéed onions, scrambled eggs, and fresh parsley. The traditional fried potatoes are replaced with riced cauliflower or finely shredded zucchini for a low-carb alternative.
Key ingredients
Shredded salted codfish (bacalhau), eggs, olive oil, onions, garlic, riced cauliflower/zucchini, parsley, black olives (optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes. Confirm cauliflower or zucchini substitution for potatoes. Ensure no added starches or thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem batatas. Pode substituir por couve-flor ou curgete e garantir que não leva amidos adicionados?
Please, no potatoes. Can you substitute with cauliflower or zucchini, and ensure no added starches?
Watch out for
Hidden starches in some restaurants, large quantities of onions (natural sugars).
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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