Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Keto Modified)
Keto Alentejo Pork and Clams Stew (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sem batatas' (without potatoes). About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and robust stew originating from the Alentejo region, combining tender marinated pork cubes with fresh clams, abundant garlic, and cilantro, all cooked in a flavorful, often paprika-infused sauce. For a keto diet, the traditional fried potato cubes are omitted, allowing you to savor the succulent pork and clams in their savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Pork cubes (marinated in garlic, paprika, white wine, bay leaf), fresh clams, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, white wine (for cooking), red pepper paste (massa de pimentão), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sem batatas' (without potatoes). Inquire about the red pepper paste (massa de pimentão) to ensure it is sugar-free, as some commercial versions may contain it.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem batatas. Pode confirmar se a massa de pimentão não tem açúcar?
No potatoes, please. Can you confirm the red pepper paste (massa de pimentão) is sugar-free?
Watch out for
Fried potatoes are a traditional and integral component and must be strictly omitted. Red pepper paste can sometimes contain added sugars. White wine contributes a small amount of residual carbs.
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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