Escabeche de Codorniz
Pickled Quail
Yes, with a tweak: request omission of any higher-carb vegetables like carrots or excessive amounts of onion. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Argentinian dishes.
What it is
Quail pieces slowly cooked and then marinated in a tangy escabeche sauce made with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and select spices. Served chilled as an appetizer.
Key ingredients
Quail, olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, onion (small amount), red bell pepper (small amount).
How to make it keto
Request omission of any higher-carb vegetables like carrots or excessive amounts of onion. Confirm no sugar is added to the escabeche liquid.
Watch out for
Use of high-carb vegetables (carrots, excessive onion) in the marinade, hidden sugar in the pickling liquid.
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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