Bacalhau com Natas (Keto Cauliflower)
Creamy Baked Cod with Cauliflower
Yes, with a tweak: replace potatoes with cauliflower florets. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and comforting baked dish featuring tender shredded salted cod, sautéed onions, and cauliflower florets, all enrobed in a lavish cream-based sauce and topped with melted cheese, replacing the traditional potato component.
Key ingredients
Salted cod, onions, olive oil, heavy cream, cheese (e.g., Emmental, Mozzarella), cauliflower, garlic, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Replace potatoes with cauliflower florets. Request a cream-based sauce that contains no flour or starch (no traditional béchamel).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bacalhau com Natas, por favor, troque as batatas por couve-flor. E garanta que o molho de natas não tenha farinha ou amido.
For the Bacalhau com Natas, please replace potatoes with cauliflower florets. Ensure the cream sauce has no flour or starch.
Watch out for
Onions (moderate carbs), traditional béchamel sauce contains flour; ensure a flour-free cream sauce. Potential for potato contamination if not explicitly clear.
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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