Bife à Portuguesa com Ovo e Molho Keto
Portuguese Steak with Egg and Keto Sauce (no fries)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem batatas fritas' (without french fries). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried beef steak, typically topped with a fried egg and a rich, savory pan sauce, often served with a slice of cured ham (presunto). The sauce is made with wine, garlic, and beef broth, without starchy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., sirloin), egg, cured ham (presunto), garlic, olive oil, white wine, beef broth, bay leaf, butter.
How to make it keto
Request 'sem batatas fritas' (without french fries). Ask for steamed greens (broccoli, spinach) or a side salad with olive oil and vinegar. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour or other starches and does not contain added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Bife à Portuguesa, por favor, sem batatas fritas. Gostaria de legumes cozidos ou salada com azeite e vinagre. Pode confirmar que o molho não leva farinha nem açúcar?
For the Bife à Portuguesa, please no fries. I'd like steamed greens or a side salad with oil and vinegar. Confirm sauce has no flour or sugar.
Watch out for
The pan sauce might occasionally contain a touch of flour for thickening or a sweet wine. Always clarify with the restaurant. Some cured hams can have small amounts of sugar, but usually negligible. The primary risk is the traditional side of fries.
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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