Shredded Cod with Eggs & Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potato sticks (batata palha). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-friendly take on the classic Bacalhau à Brás, replacing traditional fried potato sticks with shredded sautéed cabbage or cauliflower rice. Flaked salt cod is cooked with onions, garlic, and olive oil, then mixed with scrambled eggs, black olives, and fresh parsley.
Key ingredients
Salt cod, eggs, olive oil, onions, garlic, shredded cabbage/cauliflower rice, black olives, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potato sticks (batata palha). Ask for shredded cabbage or cauliflower rice as a substitute. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the egg mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem batata palha. Poderia substituir por couve ralada ou arroz de couve-flor? A mistura de ovos tem farinha ou amido?
No potato sticks, please. Can I have shredded cabbage or cauliflower rice instead? Is the egg mixture thickened with flour or starch?
Watch out for
Onions contribute carbs; confirm no potato. Some restaurants might add cream or starch to the egg mixture, or a touch of sugar to balance flavors.
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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