Sardinhas Assadas (Grilled Sardines with Salad)
Grilled Sardines with Mixed Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no boiled potatoes or bread. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A quintessential Portuguese summer dish, featuring fresh whole sardines, simply seasoned with coarse salt and expertly grilled, often over charcoal. These oily fish are packed with flavor and healthy fats. Served with a refreshing mixed green salad with a basic olive oil and vinegar dressing, omitting traditional high-carb boiled potatoes.
Key ingredients
Whole fresh sardines, coarse salt, olive oil, mixed greens (lettuce), cucumber, small amount of tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar.
How to make it keto
Request no boiled potatoes or bread. Ensure the side salad is purely greens with a simple oil and vinegar dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sardinhas Assadas, por favor. Sem batatas cozidas. Quero mais salada com azeite e vinagre à parte.
Sardinhas Assadas, please. No boiled potatoes. Extra salad with oil and vinegar dressing on the side.
Watch out for
Quantity of tomato in the salad. Any hidden sugars in industrial salad dressings if not homemade.
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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