Bacalhau Mexido com Ovo
Salted Cod Scramble with Egg and Onions
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem batatas fritas' (without fried potatoes/fries). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A savory dish featuring flaked, rehydrated salted cod, sautéed with thinly sliced onions and garlic, then scrambled with eggs and finished with fresh parsley. This is a keto adaptation of the traditional Bacalhau à Brás, which famously includes matchstick fried potatoes.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), eggs, yellow onion, garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'sem batatas fritas' (without fried potatoes/fries). Confirm no other starchy fillers are used.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bacalhau Mexido com Ovo, por favor, sem batatas fritas. Há algum outro ingrediente com amido no prato?
For the Bacalhau Mexido com Ovo, please no french fries. Are there any other starchy fillers in the dish?
Watch out for
The original dish contains matchstick fries; ensure they are completely omitted. No other significant risks if prepared simply.
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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