Chanfana (Sem Batatas)
Slow-Cooked Goat Stew with Red Wine and Herbs (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic and deeply flavorful stew from the Beiras region, traditionally made with goat meat (sometimes lamb or mutton) slow-cooked for many hours in clay pots with red wine, garlic, bay leaves, and various herbs. The meat becomes incredibly tender. The keto modification involves omitting the traditional boiled potatoes.
Key ingredients
Goat meat, red wine, garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, salt, pepper, various herbs (e.g., parsley, rosemary). Served with a side of steamed greens.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes. The stew itself, if made traditionally, is very keto-friendly without the starchy side.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, a Chanfana sem batatas.
Please serve the Chanfana with no potatoes.
Watch out for
Red wine (alcohol carbs), small amounts from garlic and herbs. Some restaurants might use a thickening agent for the sauce.
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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