Paçoca de Pinhão Low-Carb com Carne Seca
Low-Carb Pine Nut Farofa with Dried Beef
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A unique Southern Brazilian dish, typically made with ground pinhão (pine nuts) and dried beef. This keto version substitutes most of the traditional starchy pinhão flour with whole, cooked pinhão and uses fat like butter or lard to bind, making a savory, crumbly accompaniment to dried beef.
Key ingredients
Carne seca (dried salted beef), pinhão (pine nuts), butter or lard, onions, garlic, bell peppers, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro), salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Traditional paçoca often contains flour. This version uses pinhão as the primary base, which has carbs, but they are from nuts and manageable in moderation. Ensure no other flours are added.
Watch out for
Pinhão, while a nut, is relatively high in carbs compared to other nuts. Portion control is key. Ensure no added starches or flours in the preparation.
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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