A rich and creamy seafood stew from Bahia, typically featuring fish and/or shrimp cooked with coconut milk, dendê (palm) oil, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro, known for its vibrant color and tropical flavor.

Key ingredients

White fish fillets and/or shrimp, coconut milk, dendê oil, bell peppers (red, yellow, green), tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper.

If you order it anyway

Explicitly request no rice and no pirão. Confirm no sugar is added to the stew base (some versions add a pinch for balance). Be aware that dendê oil is very calorie-dense.

If you order it anyway, say this (Portuguese)

Para a Moqueca Baiana, por favor, sem arroz e sem pirão. Pode confirmar se não há açúcar na base do ensopado?

For the Moqueca Baiana, no rice or pirão please. Please confirm no sugar is added to the stew base.

Watch out for

Traditional rice and pirão sides, potential hidden sugar in the stew base, higher carb count from bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions compared to other keto dishes.

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.