Bitoque (Keto: Bife com Ovo Estrelado e Aspargos)
Bitoque (Keto: Steak with Fried Egg and Asparagus)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no fries and no rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A classic Portuguese diner dish, traditionally consisting of a thin steak (usually pan-fried), topped with a fried egg, and served with a simple sauce, fries, and sometimes rice. For keto, fries and rice are replaced with asparagus or other green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., sirloin, round), egg, olive oil/butter, garlic (for sauce), white wine (minimal for sauce), salt, pepper, asparagus.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no fries and no rice. Ask for a side of asparagus or other green vegetables. Ensure the sauce is simple (garlic, olive oil, perhaps a splash of white wine, no flour).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bitoque, por favor, sem batatas fritas nem arroz. Posso ter espargos ou outros legumes verdes? O molho não leva farinha, só alho, azeite e vinho, certo?
For the Bitoque, please no fries or rice. Can I have asparagus or green vegetables instead? Confirm the sauce has no flour, just garlic, olive oil, and wine.
Watch out for
Fries and rice are standard accompaniments. Some sauces may use flour or sugar.
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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