Pica-pau (sem batatas fritas)
Fried Beef Cubes with Pickles
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no fries. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Small, tender cubes of beef (or sometimes pork), pan-fried and served in a rich, savory sauce, often with pickled vegetables (like gherkins and carrots) and black olives. The keto modification ensures no accompanying french fries.
Key ingredients
Beef (or pork) cubes, olive oil, garlic, white wine, bay leaf, pickled gherkins, black olives, salt, pepper. (Some recipes include a splash of beer, usually cooked off).
How to make it keto
Request absolutely no fries. Confirm the sauce does not contain flour thickeners or excessive beer (most alcohol content usually cooks off). Be mindful of carbs from pickled vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Pica-pau, por favor, sem batata frita. O molho não tem farinha? E, se possível, menos pickles, por favor.
For the Pica-pau, no fries. Confirm the sauce has no flour thickeners. Please limit pickled vegetables if possible.
Watch out for
Fries are a common accompaniment. Pickled vegetables often contain added sugar. White wine and any beer in the sauce contribute trace carbohydrates.
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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