Keto Bacalhau à Brás (com Couve-flor Salteada)
Keto Cod à Brás with Sautéed Cauliflower
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request replacement of traditional straw-fried potatoes with cauliflower rice, finely chopped cabbage, or zucchini noodles. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Portuguese dish reimagined for keto, featuring shredded salted cod, pan-fried with onions, garlic, and scrambled eggs. Instead of traditional straw-fried potatoes, this version uses sautéed cauliflower 'rice' or finely chopped cabbage for a low-carb alternative. Garnished with black olives and parsley.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), eggs, olive oil, onions, garlic, cauliflower or cabbage, black olives, parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request replacement of traditional straw-fried potatoes with cauliflower rice, finely chopped cabbage, or zucchini noodles. Confirm no flour is used in cooking.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau à Brás, troque a batata palha por arroz de couve-flor, couve picada ou macarrão de abobrinha. Confirme que não usam farinha no preparo.
For the Bacalhau à Brás, please replace the straw-fried potatoes with cauliflower rice, chopped cabbage, or zucchini noodles. Also, confirm no flour is used.
Watch out for
Large amounts of onion can add carbs. Potential for hidden sugars in pre-shredded cod (unlikely but possible).
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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