Espetadas de Carne (sem acompanhamentos de amido)
Grilled Beef Skewers with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, no milho frito (fried cornmeal), and no rice. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Large skewers of tender beef, typically seasoned with garlic and bay leaf, grilled to perfection. Served without traditional starchy sides like milho frito or potatoes, opting instead for low-carb green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (often sirloin or ribeye), bay leaves, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper. Served with a side of steamed broccolini or spinach.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, no milho frito (fried cornmeal), and no rice. Ask for steamed or grilled green vegetables as a side. Confirm no sugar in the marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para as Espetadas de Carne, sem batatas, milho frito ou arroz. Pode ser com vegetais verdes cozidos a vapor ou grelhados? Confirme que não há açúcar na marinada.
For the Espetadas de Carne, no potatoes, milho frito, or rice. Can I have steamed or grilled green vegetables instead? Please confirm no sugar in the marinade.
Watch out for
Marinades or rubs might contain hidden sugars. Traditional sides are high-carb and must be avoided.
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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