Vatapá Low-Carb (com Frango ou Camarão e Couve-Flor)
Low-Carb Chicken or Shrimp Vatapá (Coconut Milk & Cauliflower Base)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread, wheat flour, or cornstarch is used for thickening. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic stew from Bahia, featuring shrimp or chicken cooked in a vibrant sauce of coconut milk, palm oil (azeite de dendê), onions, garlic, ginger, cashews, and spices. The traditional bread or flour thickener is replaced with a cauliflower puree to make it keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Shrimp or chicken, coconut milk (full fat), azeite de dendê (palm oil), onion, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, tomatoes (small amount), cilantro, cashews (small amount for flavor), cauliflower (for thickening).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no bread, wheat flour, or cornstarch is used for thickening. Confirm nuts (like cashews) are used sparingly if at all due to their carb content. Confirm no added sugars in the sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional use of bread or flour as a thickener, high amounts of nuts which can accumulate carbs, hidden sugars in spice blends or coconut milk brands.
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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