Recheio de Acarajé (Keto)
Acarajé Filling (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request ONLY the fillings, completely omitting the acarajé fritter. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delicious combination of the traditional fillings for Acarajé, served without the fried black-eyed pea fritter. This typically includes a keto-modified vatapá (shrimp, coconut milk, nuts), caruru (okra, cashews/peanuts, dendê oil), and a dried shrimp salad.
Key ingredients
Vatapá (shrimp, unsweetened coconut milk, dendê oil, nuts, spices), Caruru (okra, cashews/peanuts, dendê oil, ginger, garlic, onion), dried shrimp, hot sauce (optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request ONLY the fillings, completely omitting the acarajé fritter. Confirm no bread/flour thickeners in the vatapá or caruru. Be mindful of nut quantities as they contribute to total carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Gostaria apenas dos recheios do Acarajé, sem o bolinho frito. Por favor, confirme que o vatapá e o caruru não têm pão ou farinha para engrossar.
I'd like only the fillings from the Recheio de Acarajé, no acarajé fritter. Please confirm no bread/flour thickeners in the vatapá or caruru.
Watch out for
The acarajé fritter itself (primary carb source, must be omitted), bread/flour in vatapá/caruru, cashew/peanut content (contributes carbs), hidden sugars in sauces or seasonings.
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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