Casquinha de Siri
Baked Crab Meat in Shell (without Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breadcrumbs or any carby fillers. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A popular Brazilian appetizer featuring seasoned crab meat baked directly in its shell. The keto modification ensures no breadcrumbs are used, keeping it a rich and savory blend of crab, coconut milk, dendê oil, and spices, often topped with a gratinéed cheese crust.
Key ingredients
Crab meat, coconut milk, dendê oil, onions, garlic, bell peppers, cilantro, lime, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no breadcrumbs or any carby fillers. Confirm no added sugars in seasonings.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Casquinha de Siri, por favor, sem farinha de rosca ou recheios com carboidratos. Pode confirmar que não há açúcar nos temperos?
For the Casquinha de Siri, please no breadcrumbs or carby fillers. Confirm no added sugars in seasonings.
Watch out for
Use of breadcrumbs or other carb-based binders for texture or thickening if not specifically omitted, hidden sugars in seasonings or sauces.
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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