Bifana (Carne de Porco Sem Pão)
Sautéed Pork Cutlets (Bifana Style, without bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem pão' (without bread). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Thin slices of pork loin, marinated in white wine, garlic, and paprika, then quickly sautéed in olive oil. Traditionally served in a bread roll, which must be omitted for a keto version. The pork itself is very flavorful and can be enjoyed on its own.
Key ingredients
Pork loin, white wine, garlic, paprika, bay leaf, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'sem pão' (without bread). Ask for the pork to be served on a plate with a side of simple greens or a plain salad.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Bifana, por favor, sem pão. Pode vir o porco num prato com alguns verdes ou uma salada simples?
For the Bifana, please no bread. Serve the pork on a plate with simple greens or a plain salad.
Watch out for
The bread is the main carb risk. Marinade might contain a very small amount of sugar or higher amounts of wine, though typically minimal in traditional bifana.
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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