Caldeirada de Peixe (Sem Batatas)
Portuguese Fish Stew (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (sem batatas). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful fish stew featuring a medley of fresh fish and shellfish, slow-cooked with a rich broth, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and minimal tomato, creating a deeply satisfying and low-carb meal.
Key ingredients
Various fish (e.g., cod, snapper, monkfish), shellfish (e.g., clams, shrimp), onions, bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, white wine, bay leaf, minimal tomato.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (sem batatas). Confirm minimal use of tomato, focusing on peppers and onions.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Caldeirada de Peixe, por favor, sem batatas. Podem garantir o mínimo de tomate, focando mais nos pimentos e cebolas?
For the Caldeirada de Peixe, please no potatoes. Can you ensure minimal tomato, focusing on peppers and onions?
Watch out for
Potatoes are a standard ingredient; high quantities of tomato can elevate carb count; possibility of flour thickeners in the stew base.
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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