Carne Seca Desfiada com Ovos Mexidos e Coco Fresco
Shredded Dried Beef with Scrambled Eggs and Fresh Coconut
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no cornmeal, tapioca, or any other high-carb binders or starches are used in the preparation. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A deconstructed dish inspired by traditional Northeastern Brazilian flavors, featuring savory shredded dried beef (carne seca) rehydrated and cooked until tender, then mixed with creamy scrambled eggs and flakes of fresh coconut. This preparation omits the cornmeal typically found in similar dishes.
Key ingredients
Carne seca (jerked beef), eggs, fresh coconut flakes, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley or cilantro.
How to make it keto
Ensure no cornmeal, tapioca, or any other high-carb binders or starches are used in the preparation. Confirm no sugar is added to the dish.
Watch out for
Some natural sugars in fresh coconut; restaurant use of minimal cornstarch as a thickener in the beef preparation.
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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