Moqueca de Peixe/Camarão (Estrogonofe de Frutos do Mar Keto)
Brazilian Fish/Shrimp Stew (Keto, No Rice/Pirão)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request no rice, no pirão, and confirmation that no cassava flour or other high-carb thickeners are used in the stew. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and aromatic seafood stew, typically from Bahia, cooked slowly with white fish and/or shrimp, rich coconut milk, dendê (palm) oil, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. This keto version focuses solely on the robust stew, explicitly omitting the traditional high-carb rice and pirão (a thickened cassava flour puree).
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (e.g., cod, snapper) and/or shrimp, full-fat coconut milk, dendê oil, bell peppers (red, green), yellow onion, garlic, ripe tomatoes, fresh cilantro, lime juice, sea salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request no rice, no pirão, and confirmation that no cassava flour or other high-carb thickeners are used in the stew. Verify no added sugar in the broth or seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Moqueca, sem arroz ou pirão, por favor. Pode confirmar que não há farinha de mandioca ou outros espessantes e sem açúcar no caldo?
For the Moqueca, no rice or pirão, please. Please confirm no cassava flour or high-carb thickeners, and no added sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some restaurant preparations or regional variations of the stew. Tomatoes and bell peppers contribute natural carbs. Cassava flour is a common thickener in some recipes, so explicit confirmation is vital.
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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