Polvo à Lagareiro (No Potatoes)
Roasted Octopus with Garlic and Olive Oil (Lagareiro Style, No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (sem batatas). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender boiled octopus, roasted until lightly crispy, generously drizzled with high-quality olive oil, infused with garlic cloves and bay leaves. This keto version focuses solely on the rich flavors of the octopus and oil, omitting the traditional 'punched' potatoes.
Key ingredients
Octopus, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, fresh parsley or cilantro, coarse salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (sem batatas). Confirm no added starches or thickeners in the oil/sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Polvo à Lagareiro, por favor, sem batatas. E pode confirmar que o azeite/molho não leva amidos ou espessantes?
For the Polvo à Lagareiro, please no potatoes. Also, confirm no added starches or thickeners in the oil or sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a standard accompaniment; potential cross-contamination with starches during preparation.
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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