Bife Grelhado com Ovo e Presunto (Keto)
Grilled Steak with Egg and Cured Ham (No Fries, Keto Sauce Option)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no fries. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A robust grilled beef steak topped with a fried egg and slices of savory cured ham (presunto). This dish is traditionally served with a rich sauce and a mountain of fries, but for a keto version, the fries are omitted, and the sauce needs careful consideration.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., sirloin, rump), eggs, cured ham (presunto), olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper. (Optional keto-friendly butter or garlic-infused olive oil sauce).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no fries. Request the steak simply grilled with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. If a sauce is offered, inquire about ingredients and opt for a simple butter or olive oil-based sauce, or none at all, to avoid flour or sugar thickeners.
Watch out for
Fries are a standard accompaniment. Restaurant sauces often contain flour, thickeners, or added sugars/wine/beer. Cross-contamination from cooking surfaces used for high-carb items.
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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