Moqueca de Siri (sem Arroz e Pirão)
Crab Moqueca (without Rice and Pirão)
Yes, with a tweak: emphasize no rice or pirão (manioc flour paste). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic stew featuring tender crab meat simmered in coconut milk with dendê oil, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. A flavorful and satisfying seafood dish, served without traditional rice or pirão.
Key ingredients
Crab meat (or whole crab), coconut milk, dendê oil (palm oil), onions, garlic, bell peppers (red, yellow, green), tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Emphasize no rice or pirão (manioc flour paste). Confirm no hidden sugars in the moqueca sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato paste or coconut milk brands. High-carb sides are standard.
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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