Espetadas de Carne (com Vegetais Baixos em Carboidratos)
Madeiran Beef Skewers with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem milho frito e sem batatas fritas' (without fried cornmeal and without fries). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Large chunks of beef, seasoned with coarse salt, garlic, and bay leaf, grilled on a skewer. Traditionally accompanied by fried cornmeal or fries, but can be modified with keto-friendly vegetables or salad.
Key ingredients
Beef (sirloin, rump), coarse salt, garlic, bay leaf, olive oil. Keto sides like broccoli, spinach, or green salad.
How to make it keto
Request 'sem milho frito e sem batatas fritas' (without fried cornmeal and without fries). Ask for 'vegetais cozidos' (steamed vegetables) or 'salada verde' (green salad).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero as Espetadas de Carne sem milho frito e sem batatas fritas. Poderia trazer vegetais cozidos ou salada verde, por favor?
I'd like the Espetadas de Carne without fried cornmeal and without fries. Can I have steamed vegetables or a green salad instead?
Watch out for
Traditional sides (milho frito, fries) are high carb. Ensure marinades 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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