Keto Bacalhau à Brás (Cod with Eggs and Cabbage)
Keto Cod with Scrambled Eggs and Shredded Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes ("sem batatas"). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-modified version of the classic Portuguese dish, featuring shredded salted cod, scrambled with eggs and thinly sliced onions, with the traditional shoestring potatoes replaced by sautéed shredded cabbage or omitted entirely. Finished with parsley.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), eggs, olive oil, onions, garlic, shredded cabbage, fresh parsley, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes ("sem batatas"). If possible, ask for shredded cabbage or another low-carb vegetable instead.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero o Keto Bacalhau à Brás sem batatas. Pode ser com couve ou outro vegetal low-carb no lugar?
I'd like the Keto Bacalhau à Brás without potatoes. Can I have shredded cabbage or another low-carb vegetable instead?
Watch out for
Onions contribute some carbs; ensure no hidden starch or sugar is used in seasoning.
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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