Peixe Cozido com Pimentões e Azeite de Dendê
Fish Stewed with Bell Peppers and Palm Oil (no rice or pirão)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added flour or starch is used to thicken the stew. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A regional Brazilian fish stew, often found in Bahian cuisine, featuring tender white fish cooked with vibrant bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and a distinctive flavor from dendê (palm) oil. Typically served without traditional high-carb accompaniments like rice or pirão (cassava flour porridge).
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (e.g., Tilapia, Cod, Pollock), bell peppers (red, yellow, green), onions, garlic, fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, dendê oil (palm oil), olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added flour or starch is used to thicken the stew. Explicitly request no rice, pirão, or other high-carb side dishes. Ask for a simple green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato sauce/paste, large portions of bell peppers (though keto-friendly in moderation), high-carb side dishes if not specifically omitted.
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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