Carne de Porco à Alentejana
Pork and Clams Alentejo Style
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem batatas fritas' (no fried potatoes). About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A unique surf-and-turf dish from the Alentejo region, featuring marinated pork cubes (often with paprika, garlic, and white wine) fried and then combined with fresh clams, cilantro, and sometimes pickled vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork loin/shoulder, clams, olive oil, garlic, paprika, white wine, bay leaf, cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'sem batatas fritas' (no fried potatoes). Confirm no flour or other thickeners are used in the sauce. Ask if the pickled vegetables contain sugar; if so, request a plain side salad or steamed low-carb greens instead.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem batatas fritas. O molho leva farinha/espessantes? Se os legumes em conserva tiverem açúcar, prefiro uma salada simples ou legumes cozidos a vapor.
No fried potatoes. Is there flour in the sauce? If pickled vegetables have sugar, serve a plain salad or steamed low-carb greens.
Watch out for
Fried potato cubes are a traditional accompaniment and a major carb source. White wine in the marinade and sauce contributes carbs. Some pickled vegetables can be sweetened. Restaurants might use flour to thicken the sauce.
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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