Bifana (Pork Steak in Sauce, No Bun)
Portuguese Pork Steak in Garlic Wine Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sem pão' (without bread). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thinly sliced pork steak simmered in a rich and savory sauce made with white wine, garlic, olive oil, and bay leaf. Served traditionally in a bread roll, but offered here without the bun for a keto option.
Key ingredients
Thin pork cutlets, white wine, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, paprika, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sem pão' (without bread). Confirm no flour/cornstarch used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero a Bifana sem pão, por favor. O molho tem farinha ou amido?
I'd like the Bifana without bread. Is the sauce thickened with flour or cornstarch?
Watch out for
Wine reduction can concentrate sugars (though generally low for dry white wine), flour/cornstarch as thickeners in sauce, carby side dishes (e.g., fries) if not specified.
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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