Espetada Madeirense com Vegetais Low-Carb
Madeiran Espetada (Beef Skewers with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no milho frito (fried polenta), no bolo do caco (bread), and no potatoes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Large chunks of beef, typically sirloin or tenderloin, skewered and seasoned traditionally with garlic and salt, then grilled over an open flame or coals. Served with keto-friendly vegetable sides.
Key ingredients
Beef (sirloin/tenderloin), garlic, coarse salt, olive oil. Keto sides such as grilled asparagus, sautéed greens, or a simple green salad.
How to make it keto
Request no milho frito (fried polenta), no bolo do caco (bread), and no potatoes. Ask for sautéed low-carb vegetables or a large green salad with olive oil and vinegar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Espetada Madeirense, por favor, sem milho frito, sem bolo do caco e sem batatas. Pode vir com vegetais low-carb salteados ou uma salada verde grande com azeite e vinagre?
For the Espetada Madeirense, please no milho frito, no bolo do caco, and no potatoes. Can I have sautéed low-carb vegetables or a large green salad with olive oil and vinegar?
Watch out for
Standard accompaniments (milho frito, bolo do caco, potatoes) are very high carb. Ensure marinades (if any beyond salt/garlic) don't contain sugar.
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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