Ensopado de Camarão Cremoso (Estilo Moranga)
Creamy Shrimp Stew (Moranga Style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the dish is prepared without the pumpkin. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Inspired by 'Camarão na Moranga', this creamy shrimp stew is cooked in a rich coconut milk base with dende oil, bell peppers, onions, and fresh herbs, omitting the high-carb pumpkin flesh.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, full-fat coconut milk, dende oil (palm oil), onion, garlic, bell peppers, tomato (minimal), cilantro, heavy cream or cream cheese, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm the dish is prepared without the pumpkin. Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
The traditional dish is served inside a pumpkin, which is high in carbs. Some recipes might use flour/starch as thickeners. Tomatoes and bell peppers contribute some carbs.
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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