Paçoca de Carne Seca Low-Carb (Carne Seca Desfiada com Cebola e Manteiga)
Keto Dried Beef Crumble (Shredded Dried Beef with Onions and Butter)
Yes, with a tweak: it is absolutely critical to request the complete omission of 'farinha de mandioca' (cassava flour) or any other flour. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A savory, rustic dish from the Northeast of Brazil, featuring rehydrated and shredded dried beef ('carne seca') vigorously sautéed with finely chopped onions and generously enriched with butter or 'manteiga de garrafa' (clarified butter). This keto version strictly omits the traditional addition of large quantities of cassava flour, focusing purely on the rich, meaty flavors.
Key ingredients
Carne seca (dried beef, properly rehydrated and shredded), onion, minced garlic, manteiga de garrafa (clarified butter) or regular butter, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
It is absolutely critical to request the complete omission of 'farinha de mandioca' (cassava flour) or any other flour. Also, ensure no banana (often used in some paçoca variations) is included.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Paçoca de Carne Seca Low-Carb, por favor, sem farinha de mandioca ou qualquer outra farinha. E garanta que não tenha banana.
For the Paçoca de Carne Seca Low-Carb, it's essential no farinha de mandioca or any other flour is used. Please ensure no banana is included.
Watch out for
The defining characteristic of traditional Paçoca is the incorporation of a significant amount of cassava flour, which is a high-carb ingredient. This must be explicitly removed. Some regional variations might also include banana, which is also high in carbs.
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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