Polvo à Lagareiro (com vegetais grelhados)
Roasted Octopus with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: crucial to omit the 'batatas a murro' (roasted potatoes). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender roasted octopus, generously drizzled with olive oil and garlic, often garnished with cilantro. Traditionally served with 'batatas a murro' (punched potatoes). For keto, these potatoes must be replaced with grilled low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole octopus, olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, sea salt, cilantro, grilled zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli.
How to make it keto
Crucial to omit the 'batatas a murro' (roasted potatoes). Request grilled low-carb vegetables as a side. Confirm no high-carb marinades on the vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem batatas a murro. Posso pedir legumes grelhados de baixo carboidrato? Confirme que não usam marinadas com muito carboidrato.
Please, no 'batatas a murro'. Can I have grilled low-carb vegetables instead? Please confirm they don't use high-carb marinades.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a core component of the traditional dish; ensure they are fully omitted. Watch for any sweet glazes or marinades on grilled vegetables.
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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