Pica-Pau
Pan-Fried Beef or Pork Bites with Pickles (no fries)
Yes, with a tweak: omit fries. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Small, tender pieces of pan-fried beef or pork, typically served in a rich sauce (often beer or white wine-based) with pickles and olives. Traditionally served with fries, which must be omitted for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Beef or pork, olive oil, garlic, white wine or beer (sauce base, alcohol cooks off), pickles (gherkins), olives, piri-piri (optional), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit fries. Ask for no flour or starch thickeners in the sauce. Confirm no sugary marinades.
Watch out for
Fries as a side. Beer in sauce (residual carbs). Hidden sugars in pre-made sauces or pickles.
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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