Moqueca de Peixe/Camarão (Sem Arroz e Pirão)
Brazilian Fish/Shrimp Stew (Moqueca) with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice (arroz) and no pirão (manioc flour porridge), as these are high-carb traditional accompaniments. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A fragrant and vibrant seafood stew from the Bahia region, featuring tender white fish fillets or succulent shrimp (or a mix) slow-cooked in a rich base of coconut milk, dendê (palm) oil, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. The stew itself is naturally keto-friendly when served without its traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (e.g., cod, snapper) or shrimp, coconut milk, dendê oil, onions, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice (arroz) and no pirão (manioc flour porridge), as these are high-carb traditional accompaniments. Confirm no added sugar in the stew base or coconut milk.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Moqueca, por favor, sem arroz e sem pirão. Pode confirmar que não há açúcar adicionado na base do cozido ou no leite de coco?
For the Moqueca, no rice or pirão, please. Can you confirm there is no added sugar in the stew base or coconut milk?
Watch out for
Tomatoes and bell peppers contribute natural sugars; a large restaurant portion can push carb count higher. Hidden sugars in some brands of coconut milk or added by the chef for flavor balance. Some restaurants might add other starchy vegetables.
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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