Bitoque (Bife com Ovo e Acompanhamentos Ceto)
Steak with Fried Egg and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely omit fries and rice. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A popular Portuguese dish consisting of a pan-fried thin steak, topped with a fried egg, and often served with a simple gravy. Traditionally accompanied by fries and rice, it's easily transformed into a keto meal by swapping out the carby sides.
Key ingredients
Thin beef steak (e.g., sirloin, round), egg, olive oil/butter, garlic, bay leaf, white wine (minimal, cooks off) or beef broth for sauce, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely omit fries and rice. Request a side salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing, or steamed low-carb vegetables such as green beans, asparagus, or broccoli. Confirm the sauce (if any) is not thickened with flour.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Bitoque, por favor, sem batatas fritas nem arroz. Pode ser uma salada com azeite e vinagre, ou legumes cozidos a vapor? Agradeço que a cozinha confirme que o molho não leva farinha.
Bitoque, please, without fries or rice. Can I have a side salad with olive oil and vinegar, or steamed low-carb vegetables? Please ensure the sauce isn't thickened with flour.
Watch out for
Fries and rice are the main risks. Gravy might be thickened with flour or contain added sugar. Trace carbs from white wine if used in sauce, and any small amounts of garlic/onion in preparation.
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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