Moqueca de Peixe ou Camarão (Keto Style)
Brazilian Fish or Shrimp Coconut Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: omit rice entirely. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Brazilian seafood stew, focusing on white fish (e.g., cod, snapper) or shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made with unsweetened coconut milk, dendê oil (palm oil), bell peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro. Modified by omitting rice.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., cod, snapper) or shrimp, unsweetened coconut milk, dendê oil (palm oil), olive oil, bell peppers (red, green, yellow), onion, garlic, tomatoes (minimal amount), cilantro, lime juice, salt.
How to make it keto
Omit rice entirely. Confirm no added sugar in the coconut milk or stew base. Ask for extra vegetables if possible and ensure they are not starchy. The tomato content should be minimal.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Moqueca, por favor, sem arroz. Pode confirmar que não tem açúcar no leite de coco ou na base? Com mais vegetais não-amiláceos e pouco tomate, se possível.
Moqueca: No rice, please. Confirm no added sugar in coconut milk or stew base. Extra non-starchy vegetables? Minimal tomato, please.
Watch out for
Added sugar in coconut milk, hidden sugars in tomato sauce or seasoning, carby sides (rice).
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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