Bacalhau à Brás (Versão Keto)
Shredded Cod with Eggs and Onions (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request replacement of potato sticks with shredded cabbage or zucchini. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Portuguese comfort dish reimagined for keto. Flaky, shredded salted codfish is sautéed with thinly sliced onions and garlic, then scrambled with eggs and fresh parsley. The traditional crispy potato sticks are replaced with shredded cabbage or zucchini noodles to maintain texture and flavor while keeping carbs low.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), eggs, onions, olive oil, garlic, parsley, black pepper, shredded cabbage or zucchini.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request replacement of potato sticks with shredded cabbage or zucchini. Confirm no sugar is added during preparation and no flour for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Bacalhau à Brás, por favor, sem batatas. Poderia substituir por noodles de curgete ou arroz de couve-flor, se possível? E usem bastante azeite.
For the Bacalhau à Brás, no potatoes please. Can I substitute with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice? And please use plenty of olive oil.
Watch out for
Onions (moderate amount), potential hidden starches or sugar in restaurant preparations, especially if using pre-made mixtures or sauces.
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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