Maniçoba (sem Arroz e Farofa)
Manioc Leaf Stew (without Rice and Farofa)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or farofa are served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A rich and unique stew from the Amazon region, made from carefully cooked ground manioc (cassava) leaves (maniva), slow-cooked for days to remove toxicity, combined with various cuts of salted pork and beef. It's incredibly flavorful and typically very fatty. In a keto modification, it's served without its traditional accompaniments of rice and farofa.
Key ingredients
Ground manioc leaves (maniva), salted pork cuts (ribs, bacon, ear, foot, tail), beef cuts (carne seca), onions, garlic, bay leaves, chili peppers (optional), olive oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or farofa are served. Confirm no hidden starches are used as thickeners in the stew (unlikely for traditional Maniçoba).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sirva sem arroz e farofa. Pode confirmar que a Maniçoba não leva amidos ou engrossantes escondidos?
Please ensure no rice or farofa are served. Confirm the Maniçoba has no hidden starches as thickeners.
Watch out for
The main risk is the traditional serving with rice and farofa, which must be omitted. Some regional variations might add potato or other starches, so it's essential to confirm.
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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