Bacalhau com Natas Keto (com base de couve-flor)
Keto Cod with Cream (Cauliflower Base)
Yes, with a tweak: this is a significant modification; it requires communicating to the kitchen to substitute riced cauliflower for potatoes. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the classic creamy codfish dish. Flaked salted cod is baked with sautéed onions, garlic, and a rich, creamy sauce, using riced cauliflower as a delicious low-carb substitute for potatoes. Often topped with cheese and baked until golden.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), heavy cream, onions, garlic, olive oil, riced cauliflower, cheese (e.g., mozzarella, Parmesan), nutmeg, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
This is a significant modification; it requires communicating to the kitchen to substitute riced cauliflower for potatoes. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the cream sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau com Natas, por favor, substituir as batatas por couve-flor picada. E confirmem que não usam farinha para engrossar o molho.
For the Bacalhau com Natas, please substitute potatoes with riced cauliflower. Also, confirm no flour is used to thicken the cream sauce.
Watch out for
Carbs from onions and cauliflower. Potential hidden sugars in cream. Some chefs may use flour to thicken 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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