Galinha Caipira ao Molho Pardo (Servida com Brócolis e Palmito)
Country Chicken in Brown Sauce (Served with Broccoli and Heart of Palm)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice or polenta. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Authentic Brazilian country chicken stew, distinctive for its rich, brown sauce thickened with chicken blood (molho pardo) and vinegar, imparting a unique savory flavor. This keto version is served with steamed broccoli and a fresh heart of palm salad instead of traditional rice or polenta.
Key ingredients
Country chicken pieces (bone-in), chicken blood, vinegar, onions, garlic, bell peppers, olive oil, chicken broth, herbs, broccoli, heart of palm, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no rice or polenta. Confirm no flour or cornstarch used to thicken the sauce and no added sugar. Request extra olive oil for the salad and chicken.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Galinha Caipira, por favor, sem arroz ou polenta. Confirmam que o molho não leva farinha nem amido e que não tem açúcar? Pode vir com azeite extra?
For Galinha Caipira, no rice or polenta. Confirm sauce has no flour/cornstarch, no added sugar. Can I have extra olive oil?
Watch out for
Served with rice or polenta (cornmeal porridge) traditionally, which must be omitted. Small amounts of natural carbs from vegetables. Some restaurants may use a touch of sugar to balance acidity.
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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