Bife à Portuguesa (with Keto Sides)
Portuguese Style Steak with Egg and Ham (No Fries)
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY NO FRENCH FRIES. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A pan-fried beef steak, often thin-cut, served with a rich pan sauce, topped with a fried egg and a slice of 'presunto' (Portuguese smoked ham). Modified to be keto by strictly omitting the traditional french fries and serving with low-carb green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (sirloin, rump, or similar), olive oil, garlic, white wine (mostly evaporates), bay leaf, presunto (smoked ham), large egg, sea salt, black pepper, side of steamed green beans or broccoli.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY NO FRENCH FRIES. Request a side of steamed green vegetables or a simple green salad instead. Confirm no flour or other thickeners are used in the pan sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem batata frita, por favor. Quero vegetais verdes cozidos no vapor ou salada verde simples. Confirme que não tem farinha ou espessantes no molho.
No french fries, please. I'd like steamed green vegetables or a simple green salad. Please confirm no flour or thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
French fries are a standard accompaniment. The pan sauce could potentially be thickened with flour or contain a touch of sugar. White wine in sauce contributes minimal carbs after evaporation but is present.
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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