Pica-Pau com Azeitonas e Picles
Sautéed Beef (or Pork) with Olives and Pickles
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit any fries or bread typically served alongside. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Small, bite-sized pieces of beef (or sometimes pork), quickly fried and seasoned, typically served with pickled vegetables (picles) and olives.
Key ingredients
Beef or pork, olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, white wine (trace carbs), mustard (trace carbs), pickles, olives, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request to omit any fries or bread typically served alongside. Confirm no flour is used to dust the meat before frying.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem batatas fritas ou pão, por favor. Pode confirmar que a carne não é enfarinhada antes de fritar?
No fries or bread, please. Could you confirm the meat isn't dusted with flour before frying?
Watch out for
Often served with french fries. Some recipes may use a small amount of flour for a thicker sauce. Pickles may contain trace sugars.
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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