Leitão Assado com Espargos
Roast Suckling Pig with Asparagus
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no potatoes (roasted, fried, or mashed), no rice, and no potato chips. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A celebrated Portuguese delicacy: succulent roast suckling pig with incredibly crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat. Served with a side of grilled asparagus, carefully omitting the usual high-carb accompaniments like potatoes, rice, or potato chips.
Key ingredients
Suckling pig, coarse salt, black pepper, lard/cooking fat, asparagus, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no potatoes (roasted, fried, or mashed), no rice, and no potato chips. Ask for a simple side of grilled or steamed low-carb vegetables like asparagus or green beans.
Watch out for
Traditional accompaniments are almost always high in carbs. The pig itself is keto, but sauces or gravies might contain thickeners, though usually not with Leitão.
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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