Bacalhau com Natas (Versão Couve-flor)
Creamy Baked Cod with Cauliflower Gratin
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request cauliflower instead of potatoes. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and creamy baked cod dish, reinvented for keto by using cauliflower florets in place of potatoes. Flaked salted cod is layered with sautéed onions and covered in a luxurious béchamel-like cream sauce, then baked until golden.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), cauliflower florets, onions, heavy cream, butter, olive oil, garlic, cheese (e.g., Parmesan for gratin, optional), nutmeg, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request cauliflower instead of potatoes. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the cream sauce (request only heavy cream, butter, and cheese).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau com Natas (Versão Couve-flor), por favor, certifique-se que usa couve-flor e sem batatas. O molho de natas pode ser só com natas, manteiga e queijo, sem farinha ou amido?
For Bacalhau com Natas (Versão Couve-flor), please ensure it's made with cauliflower, no potatoes. Can the cream sauce be made without flour or starch?
Watch out for
Generous use of onions adds carbs. Cream sauces are a significant carb risk if flour or starch is used as a thickener. Always confirm the thickening agent.
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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