Carne de Sol com Queijo Coalho
Sun-Dried Beef with Grilled Brazilian Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: omit fried cassava (macaxeira frita) or cassava mash (purê de aipim). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Cured, sun-dried beef (carne de sol), typically rehydrated and grilled or pan-fried, served alongside slices of grilled Queijo Coalho (a firm, salty, halloumi-like cheese).
Key ingredients
Carne de sol (dried beef), Queijo Coalho, butter or olive oil for grilling/frying. Often served with onions.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit fried cassava (macaxeira frita) or cassava mash (purê de aipim). Confirm no sugary glazes on the cheese (some regions serve it with molasses).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Carne de Sol com Queijo Coalho, por favor. Sem macaxeira frita ou purê de aipim. Pode confirmar que não tem calda de açúcar no queijo?
Carne de Sol com Queijo Coalho, please. No fried cassava or cassava mash. Please confirm no sugary glaze on the cheese.
Watch out for
Fried cassava (macaxeira frita), cassava mash (purê de aipim/mandioca), sugary glazes (e.g., molasses or honey) often served with Queijo Coalho in some regions.
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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