Choco Frito (Keto sem Panar) com Salada de Agrião
Pan-Fried Cuttlefish (No Breading) with Watercress Salad
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no breading or flour coating on the cuttlefish. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of fresh cuttlefish ('choco'), lightly seasoned with garlic and lemon, then pan-fried in olive oil until perfectly cooked without any breading. This popular seafood dish is served alongside a refreshing watercress (agrião) salad, offering a peppery contrast.
Key ingredients
Cuttlefish, olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper, fresh watercress, olive oil and vinegar dressing.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no breading or flour coating on the cuttlefish. Confirm only suitable cooking oils are used.
Watch out for
Traditional 'choco frito' often involves a light flour dusting before frying. Ensure this is omitted. Hidden sugars in salad dressing.
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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