Bifana (sem pão)
Marinated Pork Cutlet (Bifana) without Bun
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem pão' (no bun). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced pork cutlets marinated in white wine, garlic, and spices (such as paprika and bay leaf), then quickly pan-fried to tenderness. Served as just the flavorful pork, discarding the traditional bread roll.
Key ingredients
Thin pork cutlets, white wine, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, paprika, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'sem pão' (no bun). Inquire about any flour dredging or sugar in the marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Uma Bifana, por favor, sem pão. Contém farinha no tempero ou açúcar na marinada?
Bifana, please without the bun. Does it contain any flour dredging or sugar in the marinade?
Watch out for
Minimal carbs from white wine in marinade and garlic. Potential for hidden sugar in some marinades.
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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