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Fried Eels (with Green Salad)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no wheat flour breading. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A regional delicacy, fresh eels are pan-fried until crispy. For a keto version, they are prepared without traditional wheat flour breading, using a low-carb alternative or simply pan-fried in olive oil, served alongside a crisp green salad.
Key ingredients
Eels, olive oil (or other high-fat cooking oil), lemon, salt, pepper, optional almond/coconut flour for dredging, mixed green salad.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no wheat flour breading. Request pan-fried only or inquire if a keto-friendly flour can be used. Ensure salad dressing is olive oil and vinegar based, without sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional wheat flour breading, sugary salad dressings.
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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