Leitão Assado (Keto Modified)
Crispy Roasted Suckling Pig with Braised Greens
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem batatas fritas ou arroz' (no fries or rice). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A Portuguese delicacy featuring succulent, tender suckling pig with incredibly crispy skin, slow-roasted to perfection. The meat is intensely flavorful and fatty. Often served with starchy sides, which must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Suckling pig, salt, pepper, garlic, lard/olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request 'sem batatas fritas ou arroz' (no fries or rice). Ask for 'grelos cozidos' (boiled turnip greens) or other simple low-carb steamed vegetables instead. Confirm no sugary glaze or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Leitão Assado, por favor, sem batatas ou laranjas. Pode ser com uma salada verde simples ou legumes cozidos baixos em carboidratos?
Leitão Assado without potatoes or oranges, please. Can I have a simple green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Commonly served with fries, rice, or potato chips. Sometimes served with orange slices which add sugar, or sauces that might contain sugar or thickeners.
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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