Moqueca Baiana de Peixe (Sem Pirão/Arroz)
Brazilian Fish Stew with Coconut Milk (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request no pirão (fish broth thickened with manioc flour) and no rice. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and flavorful fish stew cooked with chunks of white fish (like snapper or cod), coconut milk, dendê oil (palm oil), bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs like cilantro.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets, coconut milk, dendê oil, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no pirão (fish broth thickened with manioc flour) and no rice. Confirm no added sugar in the stew base.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Moqueca Baiana de Peixe, por favor, sem pirão nem arroz. Pode confirmar se não leva açúcar adicionado na base do cozido?
For the Moqueca Baiana de Peixe, please no pirão or rice. Can you confirm there's no added sugar in the stew base?
Watch out for
Pirão (thickened manioc flour), rice. Rarely, some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to balance the tomato acidity, but it's not traditional for moqueca.
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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