Pirarucu na Chapa com Pimentões e Azeite
Grilled Pirarucu with Bell Peppers and Olive Oil
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A large, firm-fleshed Amazonian fish (pirarucu), typically grilled or pan-fried, served simply with sautéed bell peppers and a drizzle of olive oil.
Key ingredients
Pirarucu fillet, olive oil, bell peppers, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, lime.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugary glazes or high-carb seasonings are used. Request without any traditional high-carb sides such as pirão (manioc-based fish gravy) or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Pirarucu na Chapa, confirme que não tem molho agridoce ou temperos com muito carboidrato. Sem pirão ou arroz, por favor.
For the Pirarucu na Chapa, confirm no sugary glazes or high-carb seasonings. No pirão or rice, please.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add sugar to seasoning blends or sauces. Bell peppers and onions contribute moderate carbs in larger portions. Pirão is a common carb side.
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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