Bacalhau com Couve Flor e Natas
Keto Creamy Codfish with Cauliflower
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request that potatoes be replaced with cauliflower. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and comforting baked dish, traditionally made with potatoes, but keto-modified using cauliflower. Flaked salt cod is combined with sautéed onions, garlic, and tender cauliflower florets, all generously coated in a luxurious, creamy sauce and baked until bubbling and golden.
Key ingredients
Salt cod, cauliflower, heavy cream, onions, garlic, olive oil, cheese (e.g., Parmesan, optional but common), bay leaf, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request that potatoes be replaced with cauliflower. Confirm that no flour or potato starch is used to thicken the cream sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bacalhau com Couve Flor e Natas, por favor, troque as batatas por couve-flor. E pode confirmar que não usam farinha ou amido no molho de natas?
For the Bacalhau com Couve Flor e Natas, please replace potatoes with cauliflower. Confirm no flour or potato starch in the cream sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional potato base, onions contributing to carb count, potential flour/starch in the cream sauce.
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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