Bacalhau Assado com Azeite e Alho (Lagareiro Style without Potatoes)
Roasted Codfish with Garlic and Olive Oil (Lagareiro Style) and Keto Greens
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sem batatas' (without potatoes) and ask for a side of sautéed greens (e.g., grelos, espargos) or a simple green salad instead. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A beloved Portuguese codfish dish where a thick cut of salted cod (bacalhau) is oven-roasted with abundant garlic cloves and olive oil, often served with onions and bay leaves. The authentic dish is defined by 'batatas a murro' (punched potatoes).
Key ingredients
Salted codfish, olive oil, garlic cloves, bay leaves, onions, salt, pepper. Keto version includes a side of sautéed greens.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sem batatas' (without potatoes) and ask for a side of sautéed greens (e.g., grelos, espargos) or a simple green salad instead.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Bacalhau, por favor, sem batatas. Poderia ser com grelos salteados ou uma salada verde simples no lugar?
The Bacalhau, please, without potatoes. Could I have sautéed greens or a simple green salad instead?
Watch out for
The 'punched potatoes' are an integral part of the traditional dish, making explicit modification essential. Check for any bread crumbs or flour used in the roasting (unlikely for this style).
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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