Leitão Assado (Versão Keto)
Roast Suckling Pig with Braised Greens
Yes, with a tweak: traditionally served with orange slices and often potato chips or roasted potatoes. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A celebrated dish of succulent roast suckling pig, known for its incredibly crispy, crackling skin and tender, flavorful meat. Seasoned simply with garlic, salt, and pepper before roasting.
Key ingredients
Suckling pig, garlic, coarse salt, black pepper, lard or olive oil (for basting).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Traditionally served with orange slices and often potato chips or roasted potatoes. Omit all of these. Ask for a side of simple green salad or sautéed leafy greens (e.g., spinach, collard greens) prepared with olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Leitão Assado, por favor, sem fatias de laranja, batatas fritas ou assadas. Em vez disso, quero uma salada verde simples ou legumes salteados com azeite.
For the Leitão Assado, please omit orange slices, potato chips, and roasted potatoes. I'd like a simple green salad or sautéed greens with olive oil.
Watch out for
None from the pig itself. Ensure no sugary glaze is applied, which is atypical for traditional 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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