Polvo à Lagareiro (Sem Batatas, com Legumes Verdes)
Octopus Lagareiro Style (No Potatoes, with Green Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Roasted whole octopus, tenderized, then baked with abundant olive oil, garlic, and traditionally served with 'batatas a murro' (punched potatoes). This keto version replaces potatoes with green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Octopus, olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, green vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes. Ask to replace them with steamed or grilled green vegetables. Confirm no flour or sugar in any preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Polvo à Lagareiro, por favor, sem batatas. Pode substituir por legumes verdes cozidos ou grelhados? E confirmar que não leva farinha nem açúcar.
For the Polvo à Lagareiro, no potatoes please. Can I have steamed or grilled green vegetables instead? Please confirm no flour or sugar is used in the preparation.
Watch out for
The traditional potatoes are the main carb risk. Some restaurants might use a pre-made marinade with sugar, but less common for this dish.
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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