Moqueca Baiana de Peixe ou Camarão (Keto)
Brazilian Fish or Shrimp Stew with Coconut Milk (no rice/pirão)
Yes, with a tweak: request omission of rice and pirão (manioc flour paste). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and flavorful stew made with white fish or shrimp, simmered in coconut milk, aromatic dendê oil (palm oil), bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. This version omits traditional high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
White fish or shrimp, coconut milk, dendê oil, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request omission of rice and pirão (manioc flour paste). Confirm no added sugar in the stew base or tomato sauce used.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Moqueca Baiana, por favor, sem arroz e pirão. Podem confirmar que não há açúcar adicionado na base do ensopado ou molho de tomate?
For the Moqueca Baiana, please omit the rice and pirão. Can you confirm there is no added sugar in the stew base or tomato sauce?
Watch out for
Typically served with high-carb rice and pirão. Some restaurants may add a small amount of sugar to balance the tomato base. Onions and bell peppers contribute to carb count.
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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