Keto Bacalhau à Brás (Cauliflower Version)
Keto Codfish and Eggs with Cauliflower
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request riced cauliflower (or shredded cabbage/zucchini) instead of fried potato sticks. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-friendly twist on the classic Bacalhau à Brás. Flaked salted codfish sautéed with onions, garlic, and generous olive oil, then mixed with scrambled eggs and riced cauliflower instead of potatoes. Garnished with fresh parsley and black olives.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), olive oil, onions, garlic, riced cauliflower, eggs, fresh parsley, black olives, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request riced cauliflower (or shredded cabbage/zucchini) instead of fried potato sticks. Ensure no flour or thickeners are used in the egg mixture. Ask for minimal onion to reduce carb count if preferred.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, com couve-flor picada no lugar da batata palha. Sem farinha ou espessantes nos ovos e pouca cebola.
Please ensure riced cauliflower instead of potato sticks, no flour or thickeners in the egg. And minimal onion.
Watch out for
Traditional recipe uses fried potato sticks; hidden sugars in restaurant preparation (less common for this dish but possible); large quantities of onions can add carbs; some olives can be higher in 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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