Bacalhau Grelhado (Sem Batatas)
Grilled Codfish with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Greens (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (boiled or roasted). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A very simple yet iconic Portuguese dish featuring a thick fillet of salted cod (bacalhau), expertly grilled until flaky, then drizzled generously with high-quality olive oil and often served with garlic. The key keto modification is to request it without the standard boiled or roasted potatoes and instead opt for a simple side of steamed or grilled non-starchy greens.
Key ingredients
Salted cod fillet (bacalhau), olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper. Served with steamed greens (e.g., broccoli, green beans).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (boiled or roasted). Ask for a side of steamed non-starchy vegetables or a simple salad with olive oil and vinegar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem batatas (cozidas ou assadas), por favor. Pode ser vegetais cozidos ou uma salada simples com azeite e vinagre.
No potatoes (boiled or roasted), please. I'd like steamed non-starchy vegetables or a simple salad with olive oil and vinegar.
Watch out for
Small amount of carbs from garlic and any accompanying low-carb vegetables.
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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