Caruru de Quiabo (Low-Carb)
Okra Stew with Shrimp and Dendê Oil
Yes, with a tweak: omit breadcrumbs (or manioc flour) as thickener. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful Northeastern Brazilian stew featuring fresh okra, shrimp, onions, garlic, and bell peppers, all cooked in rich dendê oil (palm oil). This keto version omits traditional high-carb thickeners and reduces high-carb nuts.
Key ingredients
Okra, shrimp, dendê oil, onion, garlic, bell peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime juice, (optional: small amount of ground cashews/peanuts for flavor, reduced significantly or omitted).
How to make it keto
Omit breadcrumbs (or manioc flour) as thickener. Request to reduce or omit ground cashews/peanuts, or replace with almond flour/pecan meal if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Caruru de Quiabo, por favor, sem farinha. Pode reduzir ou tirar castanhas/amendoim, ou usar farinha de amêndoas/pecãs?
For the Caruru de Quiabo, please omit breadcrumbs/manioc flour. Can you reduce/omit cashews/peanuts, or use almond/pecan flour instead?
Watch out for
Okra naturally has carbs. Traditional versions use ground cashews/peanuts which can be high carb; ensure these are omitted or used sparingly.
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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