Moqueca Capixaba de Peixe e Camarão
Capixaba Fish and Shrimp Stew (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or pirão (cassava flour puree) is served. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and aromatic fish and shrimp stew (Capixaba style), slow-cooked in a clay pot with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, cilantro, and annatto (urucum) for color, typically using olive oil. It's rich and savory, perfect for a keto diet when served without its traditional carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (e.g., cod, snapper), Shrimp, Tomatoes, Onions, Green bell peppers, Cilantro, Garlic, Annatto (urucum) oil, Olive oil, Salt, Pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or pirão (cassava flour puree) is served. Confirm no added sugar in the stew base, which is uncommon for Capixaba style but good to verify.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Moqueca Capixaba, por favor, sem arroz ou pirão. E pode confirmar que o caldo não tem açúcar adicionado?
For the Moqueca Capixaba, ensure no rice or pirão is served. And confirm no added sugar in the stew base.
Watch out for
Higher carb load from large quantities of tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers if used excessively. Main risk is the traditional high-carb sides (rice, pirão).
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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