Jaca Verde Cozida com Carne Seca e Leite de Coco
Green Jackfruit Stew with Dried Beef and Coconut Milk
No, skip this one: about 20g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A unique and traditional dish, especially from the Northeast, featuring green (unripe) jackfruit cooked down with flavorful dried beef (carne seca), onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and creamy coconut milk. The green jackfruit serves as a low-carb vegetable base.
Key ingredients
Green jackfruit, dried beef (carne seca), yellow onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, coconut milk, olive oil, cilantro, salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Ensure no starchy thickeners are used. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base or coconut milk. Green jackfruit has moderate carbs, so a balanced portion is key.
If you order it anyway, say this (Portuguese)
Na Jaca Verde, por favor, sem espessantes com amido. Sem açúcar na base de tomate ou no leite de coco. E uma porção equilibrada, por favor.
For Jaca Verde: no starchy thickeners. Confirm no added sugar in tomato base or coconut milk. And a balanced portion, please.
Watch out for
Tomatoes and bell peppers contribute carbs. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or industrial coconut milk. Unripe jackfruit, while lower carb than ripe, still has some carbs that need to be accounted for in larger portions.
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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