Frango ao Molho Pardo (sem Arroz)
Chicken in Brown Sauce (without Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice ('sem arroz') is served with the dish. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Brazilian dish, particularly popular in Minas Gerais, where chicken pieces are cooked in a rich, dark sauce often thickened and colored with chicken blood (hence 'molho pardo' - brown sauce), vinegar, and seasonings. The sauce is deeply savory and unique. Modified for keto by omitting the typical rice accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), chicken blood (optional, traditional), onions, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, bay leaf, cilantro, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice ('sem arroz') is served with the dish. Confirm no flour or other starchy thickeners are added to the sauce, as traditional thickening comes from the blood and reduction.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Frango ao Molho Pardo, por favor, sem arroz. Pode confirmar que o molho não leva farinha ou espessantes com amido?
For the Frango ao Molho Pardo, no rice, please. Can you confirm the sauce has no flour or starchy thickeners?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in sauces or commercial vinegar. Ensure no starchy vegetables are added to the stew. Some chefs might use a small amount of flour for thickening.
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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