Caldeirada de Frutos do Mar com Legumes (sem Arroz e Pirão)
Brazilian Seafood Stew with Vegetables (without Rice or Pirão)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice or pirão will be served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and flavorful stew featuring a variety of fresh seafood (such as white fish, shrimp, mussels, and squid) simmered in a savory broth with a blend of bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, served without traditional high-carb accompaniments like rice or pirão.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets, shrimp, mussels, squid, olive oil, onions, garlic, bell peppers (red, green, yellow), diced tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice or pirão will be served. Request no added sugar in the broth/sauce and no starch thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Caldeirada, por favor, confirme sem arroz e sem pirão. E que o caldo não tenha açúcar nem espessantes com amido.
For the Caldeirada, please confirm no rice or pirão. Also, I need no added sugar in the broth and no starch thickeners.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato-based broth, cornstarch thickeners, accidental inclusion of rice/pirão if not clearly communicated.
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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