Moqueca de Peixe (Baiana)
Bahian Fish Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice or pirão as sides. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, fragrant fish stew from Bahia, characterized by its vibrant color and flavor from dendê oil (palm oil) and coconut milk. It typically includes fish, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, and lime.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., cod, snapper), coconut milk, dendê oil, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, lime, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no rice or pirão as sides. Ensure no added sugar in the stew, which can sometimes be used to balance flavors, especially in restaurants. Be mindful of excessive tomato/onion usage.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Moqueca de Peixe, por favor, sem arroz ou pirão. Pode confirmar que não há açúcar adicionado no ensopado? E menos tomate e cebola, por favor.
For the Moqueca de Peixe, please no rice or pirão. Can you confirm no added sugar in the stew? And less tomato and onion, please.
Watch out for
Added sugar in the stew for flavor balancing, high-carb side dishes (rice, pirão), large quantities of tomatoes and onions.
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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