Bacalhau com Ovos e Azeitonas (Sem Batatas Fritas)
Sautéed Cod with Eggs and Olives (No Straw Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'sem batatas' (without potatoes). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Portuguese dish reimagined without the traditional straw-fried potatoes. This version focuses on shredded salted cod (bacalhau), scrambled with eggs, sautéed onions, garlic, and plenty of olive oil, garnished with black olives and fresh parsley. It's a rich and savory combination of flavors.
Key ingredients
Shredded salted cod, eggs, onions, garlic, olive oil, black olives, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ask for 'sem batatas' (without potatoes). Ensure no potatoes are substituted with other starchy vegetables unless specified. Some restaurants may be able to add extra low-carb vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau com Ovos e Azeitonas, por favor, sem batatas. E sem outros legumes com amido em substituição.
For the Bacalhau com Ovos e Azeitonas, please, no potatoes. And no other starchy vegetables as a substitute.
Watch out for
Onions contribute some carbs; potential for hidden sugar in seasoning blends or pre-marinated cod (less common). The primary risk is the traditional inclusion of potatoes.
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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