Pato no Tucupi (sem Arroz)
Duck in Tucupi Sauce (without Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish without rice or farofa. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Amazonian delicacy, featuring tender duck pieces cooked slowly in tucupi, a distinctive yellow broth extracted from wild manioc root, known for its acidic and slightly spicy flavor. It is typically infused with jambu, a leafy herb that creates a unique tingling sensation. Served without the traditional rice or farofa.
Key ingredients
Duck meat, tucupi broth, jambu leaves, garlic, onion, chicory, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the dish without rice or farofa. Confirm no added starches or sugars in the tucupi broth preparation or any other sauce components.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Pato no Tucupi, sem arroz ou farofa, por favor. Confirme que o tucupi e o molho não têm amido ou açúcar adicionado.
For the Pato no Tucupi, no rice or farofa, please. Confirm no added starches or sugars in the tucupi broth or sauces.
Watch out for
Tucupi broth may contain residual natural carbs from manioc. Onion and garlic content. Any thickeners used in the sauce.
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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