Bifana no Prato (sem Pão)
Pork Cutlet on a Plate (without Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: order 'Bifana no Prato' and explicitly request 'sem pão' (without bread). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thinly sliced, tender pork cutlets marinated in white wine, garlic, and spices, quickly pan-fried. Normally served in a bread roll, this version is ordered 'no prato' (on a plate) without the bread, making it a simple, high-protein keto option.
Key ingredients
Pork cutlets, white wine, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, paprika, salt, pepper. (Optionally served with a small green salad).
How to make it keto
Order 'Bifana no Prato' and explicitly request 'sem pão' (without bread). Ask for a simple side salad (salada simples) instead of fries or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Bifana no Prato, por favor, sem pão. Posso trocar as batatas fritas ou o arroz por uma salada simples?
For the Bifana no Prato, please no bread. Can I have a simple side salad instead of fries or rice?
Watch out for
Marinade might contain minimal sugar or starchy thickeners; white wine (minimal carbs); ensure no high-carb sauces are added. The main risk is the bread, which must be omitted.
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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