Bacalhau Mexido Keto
Scrambled Cod with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish with shredded cabbage or sautéed greens instead of potatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A modified version of Bacalhau à Brás, replacing the traditional straw-fried potatoes with a mix of shredded cabbage, sautéed onions, and garlic. Flaked salt cod is scrambled with eggs and generously finished with olive oil and fresh parsley.
Key ingredients
Salt cod (bacalhau), eggs, olive oil, onions, garlic, shredded cabbage, parsley, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request the dish with shredded cabbage or sautéed greens instead of potatoes. Confirm no flour or thickeners in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau Mexido Keto, troque as batatas por couve ralada ou refogados verdes. O molho não tem farinha ou espessantes?
For the Bacalhau Mexido Keto, replace potatoes with shredded cabbage or sautéed greens. Is the sauce free of flour and thickeners?
Watch out for
Onions, potential for small amounts of high-carb vegetables if not specified (e.g., carrots) in the vegetable mix.
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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