Espetada de Carne de Vaca (com Legumes)
Madeiran Beef Skewers with Roasted Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem milho frito' (without fried cornmeal) or 'sem batatas' (without potatoes). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Large, succulent chunks of beef, typically seasoned with garlic and salt, skewered and grilled. Traditional Madeiran 'espetadas' are often served with fried cornmeal or potatoes; this version substitutes with roasted low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (sirloin or tenderloin), garlic, bay leaf, salt, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request 'sem milho frito' (without fried cornmeal) or 'sem batatas' (without potatoes). Ask for roasted or grilled vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, or limited onions.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Espetada de Carne de Vaca, por favor, sem milho frito ou batatas. Peço vegetais assados ou grelhados, como pimentos, curgetes ou cogumelos.
For the Espetada de Carne de Vaca, no milho frito or potatoes, please. I'd like roasted/grilled bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
Watch out for
Default sides (fried cornmeal, potatoes) are high-carb. Verify that marinades used are simple and free of added sugars.
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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