A classic Portuguese dish reimagined for keto. Shredded salted cod (bacalhau) is sautéed with onions and garlic, then combined with finely shredded cabbage (instead of potatoes) and scrambled eggs. Finished with black olives and fresh parsley, offering a rich, savory, and satisfying meal.

Key ingredients

Salted cod (bacalhau), olive oil, onions, garlic, finely shredded green cabbage, eggs, black olives, fresh parsley, salt, pepper.

If you order it anyway

Explicitly request shredded cabbage or cauliflower rice instead of 'batata palha' (straw fries). Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener. Ask for minimal onions if very carb-conscious.

If you order it anyway, say this (Portuguese)

Por favor, o Bacalhau à Brás com couve desfiada ou arroz de couve-flor, não batata palha. Confirma que não leva farinha nem amido, e pouca cebola?

Please prepare the Bacalhau à Brás with shredded cabbage or cauliflower rice, not straw fries. Confirm no flour or starch is used and minimal onions.

Watch out for

Traditional versions contain high-carb potatoes. Onions contribute some carbs. Potential for hidden flour or starch as a binder in some restaurant preparations.

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.