Tacacá (sem Goma)
Amazonian Broth with Jambu and Shrimp (without Tapioca Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no tapioca starch (goma) in the broth. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A traditional hot, savory soup-like dish from the Amazon region, made with tucupi (a yellow broth extracted from wild manioc root), jambu (a native herb that causes a tingling sensation), and dried shrimp. It's naturally low in carbs, but critical to ensure no tapioca starch (goma) is added by the restaurant for thickening.
Key ingredients
Tucupi broth, dried shrimp, jambu leaves, garlic, salt, sometimes cachaça (in small amounts for flavor).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no tapioca starch (goma) in the broth. Confirm no other starch-based thickeners are used.
Watch out for
Hidden tapioca starch (goma) used as a thickener; natural sugars in broth if over-reduced or sweetened.
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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