Queijo Coalho Frito com Goiabada Cascão de Eritritol
Fried Coalho Cheese with Erythritol Guava Paste
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the guava paste is made with keto sweeteners like erythritol and not traditional sugar. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Salty, firm Queijo Coalho (squeaky cheese), deep-fried until golden and slightly softened, served with a sweet and tangy low-carb guava paste specifically made with erythritol. A keto take on a classic Brazilian sweet and savory pairing.
Key ingredients
Queijo coalho, frying oil (vegetable or lard), homemade guava paste (guava pulp, erythritol, water, lemon juice, xanthan gum).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the guava paste is made with keto sweeteners like erythritol and not traditional sugar. Ensure no breading on the cheese.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Pode confirmar se a goiabada é feita com eritritol, sem açúcar? E se o Queijo Coalho não é empanado?
Can you confirm the goiabada is made with erythritol and not sugar? Also, confirm no breading on the Queijo Coalho.
Watch out for
Traditional goiabada cascão is extremely high in sugar. Frying oil type. Potential for hidden sugars in restaurant-made 'keto' versions if not explicit.
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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