Paçoca de Carne Seca com Farofa de Castanhas
Keto Sun-Dried Beef 'Paçoca' with Nut Farofa
Yes, with a tweak: the 'farofa' component must be made from nuts (e.g., almond flour, ground cashews) instead of traditional manioc flour. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory mix of pounded, shredded sun-dried beef (carne seca) combined with a rich 'farofa' made from ground nuts and often bacon, creating a flavorful and textural dish. A reinterpretation of a classic Brazilian comfort food.
Key ingredients
Carne seca (salted beef), olive oil, onion, garlic, bacon, mixed nuts (cashews, Brazil nuts, almonds), butter, salt, pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
The 'farofa' component must be made from nuts (e.g., almond flour, ground cashews) instead of traditional manioc flour. Confirm no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Paçoca de Carne Seca, por favor, a farofa deve ser de castanhas, não de farinha de mandioca. Confirme que não tem açúcar.
For Paçoca de Carne Seca, please ensure the farofa is made with nuts, not manioc flour. Confirm no added sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional paçoca uses high-carb manioc flour (farinha de mandioca). Some nuts can be higher carb in large quantities. Hidden sugars in pre-made meat preparations.
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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