Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Keto Pork and Clams)
Pork and Clams Alentejana Style (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all potatoes (whether fried or boiled). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A beloved Portuguese surf-and-turf dish from the Alentejo region, combining marinated pork cubes and fresh clams, often simmered in a rich, savory sauce with garlic, paprika, white wine, and fresh cilantro. Traditionally served with fried potatoes and sometimes pickled vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork loin or shoulder, clams, olive oil, garlic, paprika, white wine, cilantro, bay leaf, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit all potatoes (whether fried or boiled). Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
White wine in the sauce contains some residual sugar. Pickled vegetables, if included, often contain sugar. Ensure no flour or other starches are used as thickening agents in 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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