Arrumadinho de Carne Seca
Shredded Dried Beef with Vinaigrette and Greens (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: omit farofa (toasted cassava flour) and black beans. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A flavorful and rustic dish from Northeast Brazil, consisting of shredded dried beef (carne seca) often served with a vibrant vinaigrette of finely diced onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers, and fresh greens. Traditionally includes farofa and beans, which must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Shredded dried beef (carne seca), olive oil, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, white vinegar, cilantro, salt, black pepper, fresh lettuce/arugula.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit farofa (toasted cassava flour) and black beans. Request extra vinaigrette and fresh greens. Confirm no sugar is added to the vinaigrette.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Arrumadinho de Carne Seca: sem farofa e feijão preto, por favor. Quero mais vinagrete e folhas frescas. O vinagrete não tem açúcar?
Arrumadinho de Carne Seca: no farofa or black beans, please. Extra vinaigrette and fresh greens. Is the vinaigrette sugar-free?
Watch out for
Traditional serving with farofa and beans, hidden sugars in restaurant-made vinaigrette, large quantities of tomatoes and onions in the vinaigrette.
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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