Bacalhau à Brás (Keto Modified with Cabbage)
Shredded Cod with Scrambled Eggs and Sautéed Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (sem batatas). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Portuguese dish reimagined for keto. Traditionally made with shredded salted cod, onions, scrambled eggs, and shoestring fried potatoes. The keto version substitutes the potatoes with finely shredded sautéed cabbage or zucchini, mixed with the cod, onions, garlic, and eggs, and generously finished with olive oil and parsley.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), eggs, olive oil, onions, garlic, shredded cabbage (or zucchini), parsley, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (sem batatas). Confirm cabbage or zucchini substitution. Ask to ensure no added flour or thickeners in the mix.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem batatas no prato, por favor. A couve, pode ser salteada em azeite/manteiga, sem fritura profunda ou mistura com amido?
No potatoes with the dish, please. For the Cabbage, ensure it's sautéed in olive oil/butter, not deep-fried or mixed with starch.
Watch out for
Hidden starches if not properly modified (original dish uses potatoes). Onions contribute some carbs. Some restaurants might use a touch of flour as a binder.
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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