Quiabo Refogado com Carne Seca Desfiada
Sautéed Okra with Shredded Dried Beef
No, skip this one: about 18g 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 flavorful regional dish, combining tender sautéed okra with savory shredded, rehydrated dried beef (carne seca). The okra is cooked until slightly tender, often with onions and garlic, then mixed with the rich, salty beef.
Key ingredients
Quiabo (okra), carne seca desfiada e dessalgada (shredded and desalted dried beef), cebola (onion), alho (garlic), azeite de oliva (olive oil), sal (salt), pimenta do reino (black pepper).
If you order it anyway
Request no farofa or rice. Confirm carne seca is prepared without added sugar.
Watch out for
Okra has natural carb content. Onions and garlic contribute to carbs. Potential hidden sugar in the seasoning or rehydration process of the carne seca.
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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