Keto Bacalhau à Brás (Arroz de Couve-Flor)
Scrambled Cod with Onions, Eggs, and Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: replace the traditional fried potato sticks with riced cauliflower. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-friendly interpretation of the beloved Bacalhau à Brás, featuring shredded salted cod, finely sautéed onions, creamy scrambled eggs, black olives, and fresh parsley, with cauliflower rice replacing the traditional crispy fried potato sticks.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), olive oil, onions, garlic, eggs, riced cauliflower, black olives, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, replace the traditional fried potato sticks with riced cauliflower. Confirm no flour or other starchy thickeners are used in the egg mixture or cod preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero o Bacalhau à Brás com arroz de couve-flor em vez de batatas. Confirma que não leva farinha ou amido no ovo ou bacalhau?
I'd like the Bacalhau à Brás with riced cauliflower instead of potatoes. Please confirm no flour or starch is used in the eggs or cod.
Watch out for
Onions contribute carbohydrates. Ensure no flour is used as a thickener, which is not uncommon in restaurant kitchens. While cauliflower rice is low carb, a very large portion can still add up.
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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