Bacalhau à Brás (Keto-style with Zucchini)
Shredded Cod with Scrambled Eggs (Keto, Zucchini-based)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure potato sticks are omitted and replaced with a keto-friendly vegetable like shredded zucchini, turnip, or radish. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A beloved dish traditionally made with shredded salted cod, sautéed onions, scrambled eggs, and thinly fried potato sticks. This keto version replaces the potato sticks with shredded and lightly fried zucchini, maintaining the texture and flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), olive oil, onions, garlic, eggs, shredded zucchini, black olives, parsley.
How to make it keto
Ensure potato sticks are omitted and replaced with a keto-friendly vegetable like shredded zucchini, turnip, or radish. Confirm no flour is used.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, o Bacalhau à Brás sem batata palha. Pode substituir por abobrinha ralada? E sem farinha, por favor.
Please make the Bacalhau à Brás without potato sticks. Can you replace them with shredded zucchini? And no flour, please.
Watch out for
Onions can be high in carbs if used excessively; hidden flours if thickening agents are used.
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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