Cabrito Assado (sem Arroz e Farofa)
Roasted Goat (without Rice and Farofa)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no rice, farofa, or potatoes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A beloved dish, especially in Brazil's Northeast, featuring slow-roasted goat meat seasoned generously with herbs, garlic, and spices. The meat becomes incredibly tender and flavorful. For keto, it's served without its traditional rice, farofa, or potato sides.
Key ingredients
Goat meat (shoulder, leg), garlic, onions, cilantro, parsley, cumin, oregano, lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no rice, farofa, or potatoes. Confirm no sugary glazes are used in the roasting process.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Cabrito Assado, por favor, sem arroz, farofa ou batatas. E sem caldas açucaradas.
Please serve the Cabrito Assado without rice, farofa, or potatoes. Confirm no sugary glazes were used.
Watch out for
Always served with high-carb sides like rice, farofa, or baked potatoes. Some marinades or basting liquids might contain sugar.
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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