Keto Paçoca de Carne Seca (Carne Seca Desfiada com Castanhas)
Keto Dried Shredded Beef (with Nuts)
Yes, with a tweak: request *no cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)*. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust Northeastern Brazilian dish featuring rehydrated and shredded dried beef (carne seca), pounded or ground with sautéed red onions and garlic. This keto adaptation replaces traditional cassava flour with ground nuts (like Brazil nuts or peanuts) to maintain texture while remaining low-carb.
Key ingredients
Dried beef (carne seca), red onion, garlic, olive oil, optional ground Brazil nuts or peanuts (as a flour substitute), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)*. Confirm no sugar is added. If desiring the dry texture, suggest ground nuts as a substitute, or simply opt for the seasoned shredded beef.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Keto Paçoca de Carne Seca, por favor, pode confirmar que não leva farinha de mandioca e nenhum açúcar?
For the Keto Paçoca de Carne Seca, please confirm no cassava flour (farinha de mandioca) and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional preparation includes large amounts of high-carb cassava flour; hidden sugars in some seasonings.
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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