Moqueca Capixaba (sem Arroz e Pirão)
Capixaba Style Fish and Seafood Stew (without Rice and Pirão)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice and no pirão (a fish porridge made with cassava flour). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful fish and seafood stew from Espírito Santo, typically made with white fish, shrimp, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and olive oil, slowly cooked in a clay pot. Unlike Baiana Moqueca, it doesn't use palm oil or coconut milk, making it a lighter, yet rich, option.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., snapper), shrimp, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, annatto (urucum) for color, lime juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no rice and no pirão (a fish porridge made with cassava flour). Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato base.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with rice and pirão. Some restaurant versions may add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of tomatoes.
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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