Polvo à Lagareiro (Keto, Sem Batata)
Lagareiro Style Roasted Octopus (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request no 'batatas a murro' (smashed potatoes). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender boiled octopus, then roasted in the oven with generous amounts of olive oil, garlic, and bay leaves. The name 'Lagareiro' refers to a style of cooking with abundant olive oil. This dish is almost always served with 'batatas a murro' (smashed, roasted potatoes) which must be removed for keto.
Key ingredients
Octopus, olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no 'batatas a murro' (smashed potatoes). Ensure the focus is on the octopus, garlic, and olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Polvo à Lagareiro, por favor, sem batatas a murro. Pode ser mais vegetais assados de baixo carboidrato, como pimentos, brócolos ou espargos, em vez?
For the Polvo à Lagareiro, please omit the batatas a murro. Can I have extra roasted low-carb vegetables instead, like bell peppers, broccoli, or asparagus?
Watch out for
Potatoes are a standard accompaniment. Small amounts of carbs from garlic.
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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