Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Keto, no potato)
Pork and Clams Alentejo-style (Keto, Potato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: cRITICALLY request no fried potato cubes. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic dish from the Alentejo region featuring marinated pork (often cubes of shoulder or loin) and clams. The pork is typically marinated in white wine, paprika, garlic, and cilantro, then quickly fried and combined with cooked clams. Traditionally served with fried potato cubes.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/loin, clams, white wine, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cilantro, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICALLY request no fried potato cubes. Ensure no flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem batatas fritas em cubos. E confirme que o molho não leva farinha para engrossar.
Crucially, no fried potato cubes. Please confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
White wine marinade has residual sugars; some restaurants might add a small amount of flour for thickening or sugar to the sauce. Tomatoes (if used in sauce) add 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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