Caruru com Camarão (Low-Carb)
Bahian Okra and Shrimp Stew (Low-Carb, without Acarajé/Abará)
Yes, with a tweak: request without acarajé, abará, pirão, or rice. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant Bahian dish, typically a stew made with okra, palm oil (dendê), dried shrimp, toasted cashews, and peanuts. It's naturally low-carb in its core ingredients but often served with high-carb sides. This keto version focuses on the stew itself.
Key ingredients
Okra, dried shrimp, fresh shrimp, palm oil (dendê), cashews, peanuts, ginger, garlic, onions, bell peppers, coconut milk, cilantro, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request without acarajé, abará, pirão, or rice. Ensure no flour is used as a thickener (traditionally it's thickened by the okra itself).
Watch out for
Nuts and coconut milk contribute some carbs; ensure moderate portion if sensitive. The main risk is the typical accompaniment of high-carb items like acarajé or abará.
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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