Molho de Cuxá com Camarão e Folhas Verdes (Sem Arroz)
Cuxá Sauce with Shrimp and Green Leaves (Without Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or any other high-carb base is served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful and unique sauce from the state of Maranhão, made primarily with vinagreira (Brazilian sorrel), toasted sesame seeds, and dried shrimp, intensified with fresh shrimp. This rich, savory sauce is served as a topping over sautéed green leaves (like collard greens or spinach) instead of its traditional rice base.
Key ingredients
Vinagreira (sorrel), toasted sesame seeds, dried shrimp, fresh shrimp, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, olive oil, dende oil (palm oil), salt, black pepper, fresh cilantro, green leaves (e.g., couve, espinafre).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no rice or any other high-carb base is served. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce or during vegetable preparation. Request minimal dende oil if preferred.
Watch out for
Sesame seeds and vinagreira contain some natural carbohydrates; potential for hidden sugars in restaurant sauce preparations; dende oil used liberally can significantly increase calories.
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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