Matrinxã Recheada (Assada com Recheio de Legumes e Ervas)
Stuffed Matrinxã Fish (Roasted with Vegetable and Herb Filling)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the stuffing is made without breadcrumbs, farofa, or rice. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A whole Matrinxã fish, another Amazonian specialty, stuffed with a savory mixture of low-carb vegetables and herbs, then roasted to perfection. The traditional stuffing often contains breadcrumbs or farofa, so ensure it's modified.
Key ingredients
Whole matrinxã fish, olive oil, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes (small amount), cilantro, parsley, green onions, garlic, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the stuffing is made without breadcrumbs, farofa, or rice. Request extra low-carb vegetables in the stuffing. Confirm no sugar in seasoning.
Watch out for
Traditional stuffing often includes farofa or breadcrumbs. Hidden sugars in seasoning. Restaurant may use high-carb vegetables like potatoes in the stuffing.
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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