Bife à Portuguesa (sem acompanhamentos de amido)
Portuguese Steak with Egg and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no fries and no rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A pan-fried or grilled steak, typically topped with a fried egg and sometimes a slice of cured ham, served with a rich, savory sauce, but without its usual starchy accompaniments like fries and rice.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., sirloin, round), olive oil/butter, fried egg, cured ham, garlic, white wine (for sauce), bay leaf, salt, pepper. Served with a side of sautéed spinach or broccoli.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no fries and no rice. Ask about the sauce ingredients; confirm no flour thickeners or added sugar. Request a side of plain sautéed green vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bife à Portuguesa, sem batatas fritas ou arroz. Quais são os ingredientes do molho? Confirme que não tem farinha ou açúcar. Posso ter vegetais verdes salteados?
For the Bife à Portuguesa, no fries or rice. What are the sauce ingredients? Please confirm no flour or added sugar. Can I have sautéed green vegetables?
Watch out for
The accompanying sauce might contain flour, wine, or hidden sugars. Fries and rice are standard high-carb sides that 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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