Manicoba (Ensopado de Folha de Mandioca com Carnes)
Cassava Leaf Stew with Meats
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no thickening agents like flour or cornstarch are used in the stew. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A unique and intensely flavored stew from Northern Brazil, made by slow-cooking prepared cassava leaves (maniva) for days, combined with a medley of salted and smoked pork and beef cuts. Naturally low in carbohydrates from the leaves themselves.
Key ingredients
Prepared cassava leaves (maniva), various cuts of pork (ribs, bacon, ear, foot, tail), beef (carne seca), olive oil, garlic, onion, chili peppers (optional), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no thickening agents like flour or cornstarch are used in the stew. Ensure no starchy sides like rice or farofa are served.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Manicoba, por favor, confirme que não usa farinha ou amido para engrossar. E sem acompanhamentos com amido, como arroz ou farofa.
For the Manicoba, please confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener. Ensure no starchy sides like rice or farofa are served.
Watch out for
Almost always served with rice and farofa, which must be omitted. Any added thickeners to the stew (uncommon for authentic manicoba, but worth confirming).
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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