Milanesa (keto-coated)
Pan-fried Steak/Chicken (keto-coated)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sin pan rallado' (without breadcrumbs). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Argentinian dishes.
What it is
Traditionally a thinly pounded cut of beef or chicken, prepared with a conventional starchy coating and pan-fried. For a keto version, it's prepared with a keto-friendly coating (often egg and seasoning) and pan-fried.
Key ingredients
Thin cut of beef (e.g., nalga, peceto) or chicken breast, egg wash, salt, pepper, generous cooking oil (e.g., sunflower, olive).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request 'sin pan rallado' (without breadcrumbs). They may offer to prepare it 'a la plancha' (grilled/pan-fried) or 'a la provenzal' (with garlic and parsley) without breading. Ensure it's cooked in plain oil or butter, not deep-fried in a shared fryer that might have breading residue. Decline all starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Milanesa, por favor. Crucial: sin pan rallado. ¿Puede ser a la plancha o a la provenzal, en aceite o mantequilla simple, no frita? Sin guarniciones con almidón.
Milanesa, sin pan rallado, please. Cook it a la plancha or a la provenzal in plain oil or butter, not deep-fried. No starchy sides.
Watch out for
The traditional breading is extremely high in carbs. Some restaurants might use sugary marinades or sauces. Ensure no flour is used as a dusting or binder. Contamination from shared fryers.
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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