Espetadas de Carne (Madeiran Beef Skewers)
Grilled Beef Skewers with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: crucially request no milho frito, bolo do caco, or any potatoes/rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Large, succulent chunks of beef, often rubbed with garlic and bay leaf, grilled on a skewer over an open flame. This Madeiran specialty is keto-friendly when served with a simple green salad dressed with olive oil and vinegar, crucially omitting traditional carb-heavy sides like milho frito (fried cornmeal) or bolo do caco (bread).
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, garlic, bay leaf, olive oil, coarse salt, pepper. Served with a simple green salad (lettuce, cucumber, vinaigrette).
How to make it keto
Crucially request no milho frito, bolo do caco, or any potatoes/rice. Opt for a generous side of green salad with an olive oil and vinegar dressing. Confirm no sugary marinades.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, non-keto traditional side dishes. Ensure salad dressing is oil and vinegar-based and not sweetened.
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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