Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Pork and Clams, No Potatoes)
Pork and Clams, No Potatoes
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no fried potatoes (sem batatas fritas). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Portuguese dish from the Alentejo region, combining succulent cubes of marinated pork (often in white wine, paprika, garlic) with fresh clams, cooked together with olive oil, cilantro, and minimal pickled vegetables. The traditional accompaniment of fried potatoes must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Pork loin/shoulder, clams, olive oil, garlic, paprika, white wine, cilantro, salt, pepper, pickled vegetables (e.g., gherkins, minimal).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no fried potatoes (sem batatas fritas). Ensure no flour is used to thicken the sauce. Minimize pickled vegetables if concerned about hidden sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Carne de Porco à Alentejana, por favor. Sem batatas fritas, de forma alguma. O molho não pode ter farinha.
Carne de Porco à Alentejana, please. Absolutely no fried potatoes. Please ensure the sauce has no flour.
Watch out for
White wine in the sauce contributes minimal carbs, mostly cooked off. Pickled vegetables can sometimes contain sugar. Paprika is generally low-carb.
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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