Petingas Grelhadas
Grilled Small Sardines with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no boiled potatoes. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Fresh small sardines ('petingas'), seasoned simply with salt and grilled until crispy. These tiny fish are packed with flavor and healthy fats. Often served with boiled potatoes.
Key ingredients
Small sardines (petingas), salt, olive oil (for grilling/finishing).
How to make it keto
Request no boiled potatoes. Ask for a simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing. Confirm no bread is served.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Petingas Grelhadas, por favor. Sem batatas cozidas. Pode ser uma salada verde com azeite e vinagre? Sem pão, por favor.
Petingas Grelhadas, please. No boiled potatoes. Can I have a green salad with oil and vinegar? No bread, please.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with boiled potatoes. Potential for bread.
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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