Keto Bacalhau à Brás
Keto Shredded Cod with Eggs and Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request shredded cabbage or cauliflower rice instead of potatoes. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A beloved Portuguese comfort food reimagined for keto. Shredded salted cod (bacalhau) is pan-fried with finely sliced onions, garlic, and scrambled eggs. The traditional fried potatoes are replaced with a mix of shredded cabbage and tender sautéed greens, generously finished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh parsley.
Key ingredients
Desalted cod, eggs, olive oil, onions, garlic, shredded cabbage, spinach or collard greens, parsley, black pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request shredded cabbage or cauliflower rice instead of potatoes. Confirm no flour or sugar is used in the cooking process.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, use couve desfiada ou arroz de couve-flor no lugar da batata. Confirme que não há farinha ou açúcar no preparo.
Use shredded cabbage or cauliflower rice instead of potatoes, please. Confirm no flour or sugar in cooking.
Watch out for
Onions can add up in larger portions. Potential for hidden sugars in some restaurant preparations or pre-made sauces (less common for this dish).
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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