Bacalhau à Brás (Keto-style)
Scrambled Cod with Eggs, Olives, and Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request cauliflower rice instead of matchstick fries. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto adaptation of the classic Portuguese dish, traditionally made with shredded salted cod, scrambled eggs, onions, olives, and matchstick fried potatoes. This version replaces the high-carb potatoes with cauliflower rice to maintain a similar texture and absorbency while keeping it keto-compliant.
Key ingredients
Shredded salted cod (bacalhau), eggs, onions, garlic, olive oil, black olives, parsley, cauliflower rice.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request cauliflower rice instead of matchstick fries. Confirm no potatoes are included in the dish. Ensure preparation uses primarily olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau à Brás, peço couve picada ou arroz de couve-flor no lugar da batata palha. Sem amido ou espessantes, por favor.
For the Bacalhau à Brás, please use shredded cabbage or cauliflower rice instead of potatoes. No added starches or thickeners, please.
Watch out for
The authentic version is fundamentally made with potatoes. Onions contribute some carbs. Ensure no hidden sugars or starches are used in the preparation.
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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