Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Carne de Porco e Amêijoas à Alentejana sem Batatas)
Pork and Clams Alentejana Style, No Potatoes
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request no fried potatoes ('sem batatas fritas'). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Alentejo dish featuring marinated pork cubes (typically in white wine, paprika, garlic, and bay leaf) fried until golden, then combined with fresh clams in a rich sauce. This version excludes the traditional fried potato cubes.
Key ingredients
Pork loin/shoulder, fresh clams, white wine, paprika, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, pickles (gherkins).
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request no fried potatoes ('sem batatas fritas'). Confirm no flour or other thickeners are used in the sauce.
Watch out for
The significant risk is the traditional inclusion of fried potatoes. Some marinades might contain a minimal amount of sugar, but it's uncommon for this dish.
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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