Leitão Assado (Roast Suckling Pig with Keto Sides)
Roast Suckling Pig with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no potato chips/fries, rice, or bread. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A famous celebratory Portuguese dish, showcasing a whole suckling pig roasted to perfection, resulting in incredibly crispy, golden skin and exceptionally tender, flavorful meat. To keep it keto, the dish is served without its usual potato chips or fries, instead accompanied by a fresh, simple mixed green salad with oil and vinegar.
Key ingredients
Suckling pig, coarse salt, black pepper, olive oil (for cooking), mixed greens, cucumber, small amount of tomato, olive oil and vinegar for dressing.
How to make it keto
Request no potato chips/fries, rice, or bread. Ask for a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem batatas fritas, arroz ou qualquer prato de batata. Só uma salada verde simples com azeite e vinagre.
No fries, rice, or potatoes, please. Just a simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing.
Watch out for
Marinades or rubs that might contain sugar (though traditional is often just salt/pepper). Small amounts of tomato in salad. Hidden sugars in pre-made dressings.
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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