Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Sem Batatas Fritas)
Alentejo Pork and Clam Stew (No Fried Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no fried potatoes (sem batatas fritas). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful stew combining marinated pork cubes and fresh clams, typically seasoned with garlic, paprika, white wine, and cilantro. The traditional fried potato cubes are strictly omitted in this keto version, allowing the rich flavors of the pork and clams to shine.
Key ingredients
Pork (leaner cuts like loin or leg), clams, olive oil, garlic, paprika, white wine, bay leaf, cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no fried potatoes (sem batatas fritas). Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Carne de Porco à Alentejana, por favor, sem batatas fritas. Pode confirmar se o molho não é engrossado com farinha?
For the Carne de Porco à Alentejana, please, no fried potatoes. Can you confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour?
Watch out for
Fried potatoes are a defining part of the traditional dish. Occasionally, a small amount of flour might be used as a thickener, which should be avoided.
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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