Moqueca de Peixe e Camarão (sem Arroz e Pirão)
Fish and Shrimp Moqueca (without Rice and Pirão)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice (arroz) or pirão (manioc flour paste). About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and creamy seafood stew from Bahia, featuring white fish and shrimp cooked in a vibrant base of coconut milk, dendê oil (palm oil), bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and fresh cilantro. This version omits the traditional high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., cod, snapper), shrimp, coconut milk, dendê oil, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice (arroz) or pirão (manioc flour paste). Confirm no added sugar in the stew's base, especially if pre-made mixes are used.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Moqueca de Peixe e Camarão, por favor. Sem arroz e sem pirão. Confirma que não há açúcar adicionado na base do cozido?
Moqueca de Peixe e Camarão, please. No rice or pirão. Please confirm there is no added sugar in the stew's base.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato paste or pre-made coconut milk, traditional carb sides (rice, pirão) being served by default.
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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