Maniçoba (Ensopado de Carne e Folha de Maniva)
Brazilian Meat and Cassava Leaf Stew (Keto-Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar in the stew preparation. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional slow-cooked stew made with various cuts of pork and beef, and highly nutritious ground cassava leaves (maniva). This dish is naturally high in protein and fat, served without rice or farofa.
Key ingredients
Pork (ribs, ear, foot, bacon), beef (shoulder, jerky), ground cassava leaves (maniva), onion, garlic, bell peppers, bay leaves, chili, dende oil, water, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar in the stew preparation. Explicitly omit all traditional carb sides like rice and farofa.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem açúcar no ensopado da Maniçoba. Quero sem arroz e farofa.
Please ensure no added sugar in the Maniçoba. I'd like it without rice and farofa.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning or broth, carb-heavy side dishes if not explicitly omitted.
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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