Keto Maniçoba (Ensopado de Folhas de Mandioca com Carne de Porco)
Keto Cassava Leaf and Pork Stew
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no rice, no farofa, no plantains, and no flour or starch used for thickening the stew. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and labor-intensive stew from Northern Brazil, made from the finely ground leaves of the cassava plant (maniva), slow-cooked for days to render them safe and tender, then combined with various cuts of pork (ribs, sausage, bacon) and typically seasoned with onion, garlic, and palm oil. This keto version omits all high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Maniva (cooked cassava leaves), various pork cuts (ribs, sausage, bacon), onion, garlic, palm oil (dendê), seasonings.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no rice, no farofa, no plantains, and no flour or starch used for thickening the stew. Ensure it's purely the maniva and meats.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Maniçoba, por favor, sem arroz, sem farofa, sem banana. E sem farinha ou amido para engrossar o ensopado. Apenas a maniva e as carnes.
For the Maniçoba, absolutely no rice, farofa, or plantains. And no flour or starch for thickening the stew, please. Just the maniva and meats.
Watch out for
Served with traditional high-carb sides (rice, farofa, plantains), potential use of flour/starch as a thickener, hidden sugars in some regional preparations.
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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