Keto Bacalhau com Ovos e Cebola
Scrambled Cod with Eggs and Onions (no Straw Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no straw potatoes ('sem batata palha'). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto adaptation of the classic 'Bacalhau à Brás', this dish features shredded salt cod (bacalhau) sautéed with ample onions, then scrambled with eggs, and generously garnished with black olives and fresh parsley. The traditional thin straw-fried potatoes are strictly omitted.
Key ingredients
Salt cod (bacalhau), olive oil, yellow onions, eggs, garlic, black olives, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no straw potatoes ('sem batata palha'). Ensure no other starchy fillers or breadcrumbs are used.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bacalhau com Ovos e Cebola, por favor, sem batatas e sem farinha ou outros espessantes.
For the Bacalhau com Ovos e Cebola, please ensure no potatoes are used and no flour or thickeners are added.
Watch out for
Onions contribute a significant amount of carbs when used generously, as is common in this dish. Olives also contain some 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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