Bife com Ovo e Fiambre (Keto)
Grilled Steak with Egg and Ham (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no french fries. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A robust grilled beef steak (often sirloin or rump), topped with a perfectly fried egg and a slice of cured ham (fiambre). This keto version omits the traditional french fries and is served with a simple, pan-juices sauce made with garlic and sometimes a splash of white wine.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (sirloin, rump), olive oil/butter, fried egg, cured ham (fiambre), garlic, white wine (for sauce), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Absolutely no french fries. Request a side of plain green salad with oil and vinegar, or steamed low-carb vegetables. Inquire about the sauce ingredients to ensure no flour or added sugars are used for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Bife com Ovo e Fiambre, por favor, sem batatas fritas. Quero uma salada verde simples com azeite e vinagre. O molho leva farinha ou açúcar?
For the Bife com Ovo e Fiambre, absolutely no french fries. I'd like a plain green salad with oil and vinegar. Does the sauce contain flour or added sugar?
Watch out for
The traditional 'Bife à Portuguesa' is fundamentally defined by its substantial portion of french fries. The sauce could potentially contain flour or hidden sugars; ask for a simple, clarified version.
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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