Leitão Assado com Salada Mista
Roasted Suckling Pig with Mixed Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries/potatoes ('sem batatas fritas/assadas'). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crispy-skinned, succulent slow-roasted suckling pig, a beloved Portuguese specialty. Naturally very low in carbohydrates, it's typically served with fried potatoes or potato chips. This keto version omits these and includes a simple mixed green salad with a healthy dressing.
Key ingredients
Suckling pig, salt, pepper, garlic, lard/oil for roasting, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Request no fries/potatoes ('sem batatas fritas/assadas'). Ask for a plain mixed green salad with olive oil and vinegar ('com salada mista simples, azeite e vinagre').
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Leitão Assado, por favor, sem batatas fritas ou assadas. Queria só uma salada mista simples com azeite e vinagre.
Leitão Assado, please, no fries or roasted potatoes. Just a plain mixed salad with olive oil and vinegar.
Watch out for
Standard side dishes are high-carb. Some restaurant preparations might use sugar in a glaze, but traditional leitão is savory.
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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