Caruru de Camarão (sem Arroz e Acompanhamentos Carburados)
Okra and Shrimp Stew with Nuts (without Rice or Carb Sides)
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A savory Bahian specialty made with okra, shrimp, cashews, peanuts, palm oil (dendê), and coconut milk, creating a rich, thick, and flavorful stew.
Key ingredients
Okra, shrimp, dende oil, cashews, peanuts, coconut milk, onion, garlic, ginger, malagueta pepper, salt, lime juice.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, request no rice, acarajé, abará, or farofa as accompaniments. Confirm no added sugars.
Watch out for
Often served with high-carb sides (acarajé, abará, rice, farofa). Cashews and peanuts contribute moderate carbs. Hidden sugars in 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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