Braised Conch in Sour Orange Sauce with Bell Peppers
Braised Conch in Tangy Citrus Sauce with Bell Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bahamian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender conch meat slowly braised in a rich, tangy sauce made with Bahamian sour orange juice, infused with bell peppers, onions, and local herbs. The sour orange provides a distinctive Bahamian flavor.
Key ingredients
Conch, sour orange juice, bell peppers (various colors), onions, garlic, thyme, tomato paste (small amount for color/flavor), olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. Limit tomato paste to avoid excess carbs.
Watch out for
Sour orange juice contains natural sugars. Restaurants might use flour/cornstarch as thickeners. Tomato paste can add carbs if used excessively.
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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