Costelinha de Porco Ensopada com Agrião
Stewed Pork Ribs with Watercress (no rice or farofa)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice or farofa. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Tender pork ribs slow-cooked in a savory, often tomato-based broth until succulent, then finished with fresh watercress (agrião). The slight bitterness of the watercress perfectly complements the rich flavor of the pork. Traditionally served with rice; request keto-friendly sides.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs (costelinha), fresh watercress (agrião), onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, olive oil, pork broth, bay leaf, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice or farofa. Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the stew. Ask for additional steamed green vegetables if available.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato base, flour/starch thickeners in the stew, high-carb side dishes if not explicitly omitted.
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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