Keto Bacalhau à Brás (Cauliflower Rice)
Keto Cod à Brás with Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request riced cauliflower instead of potatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Portuguese dish, Bacalhau à Brás traditionally combines shredded cod, onions, scrambled eggs, and thinly cut fried potatoes. This keto version replaces the high-carb potatoes with riced cauliflower to maintain texture and flavor while significantly reducing net carbs.
Key ingredients
Shredded salted cod (bacalhau), olive oil, onions, garlic, riced cauliflower, eggs, parsley, black olives.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request riced cauliflower instead of potatoes. Confirm no added flour or starch as thickener.
Watch out for
Onions (generous use), hidden starches/thickeners in restaurant preparations, olives (minor carbs).
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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