Sarapatel (sem Arroz e Farofa)
Pork Offal Stew (without Rice and Farofa)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem arroz' (without rice) and 'sem farofa' (without toasted cassava flour). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A bold and traditional Northeastern Brazilian stew made from pork offal (liver, heart, kidneys, tongue) and pork blood, seasoned with a variety of strong spices and herbs. It's a rich, complex, and intensely flavored dish. Served keto by omitting its usual accompaniments of rice and 'farofa' (toasted cassava flour).
Key ingredients
Pork offal (liver, heart, kidney), pork blood, onions, garlic, bell peppers, vinegar, cumin, bay leaf, cilantro, salt, black pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'sem arroz' (without rice) and 'sem farofa' (without toasted cassava flour). Confirm no starchy vegetables are added.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Sarapatel, por favor, sem arroz e sem farofa. E pode confirmar que não leva legumes ricos em amido?
For the Sarapatel, please serve it without rice and without farofa. Also, no starchy vegetables, please.
Watch out for
The main carb risks are the traditional accompaniments. Hidden sugars in pre-made seasoning mixes or if vegetables like potatoes are added.
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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