Cataplana de Marisco (Sem Batatas/Arroz)
Seafood Cataplana (Portuguese Seafood Stew, No Potatoes/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (sem batatas) and no rice (sem arroz). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and aromatic seafood stew, cooked and served in a traditional copper cataplana pot. It's brimming with a variety of fresh shellfish and fish, simmered with bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, and minimal tomato, free from potatoes or rice.
Key ingredients
Mixed seafood (e.g., clams, mussels, shrimp, white fish fillets), bell peppers (various colors), onions, garlic, olive oil, white wine, small amount of tomato pulp/paste, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (sem batatas) and no rice (sem arroz). Ask for minimal tomato to reduce carb count.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Cataplana de Marisco, por favor, sem batatas nem arroz. E poderiam usar o mínimo de tomate possível para reduzir os carboidratos?
For the Cataplana de Marisco, please no potatoes or rice. Also, could you use minimal tomato to reduce carbs?
Watch out for
Potatoes or rice are often included; significant quantities of tomato can add carbs; some recipes might use a small amount of flour as a thickener.
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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