Ají de Pollo
Ají de Pollo (Spicy Chicken Stew, No Rice/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request without rice and potatoes. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bolivian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and moderately spicy chicken stew made with chicken pieces (often bone-in), ají amarillo (yellow chili pepper), onions, and spices. The sauce has a rich, earthy flavor. Typically served with rice and potatoes, these starchy components must be removed for a keto approach.
Key ingredients
Chicken, ají amarillo, onions, spices
How to make it keto
Request without rice and potatoes. Inquire if the sauce contains flour or breadcrumbs as a thickener, and request it be omitted if possible. Ask for a side of plain green salad or low-carb sautéed vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Ají de Pollo, por favor, sin arroz ni papas. ¿La salsa lleva harina o pan rallado? ¿Se puede omitir? ¿Puede ser con ensalada verde o vegetales bajos en carbohidratos?
The Ají de Pollo, please, no rice or potatoes. Does the sauce contain flour or breadcrumbs? Can it be made without them? Can I have a plain green salad or low-carb vegetables?
Watch out for
Flour or breadcrumbs used as thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in ají paste or broth, high-carb vegetables sometimes included (e.g., peas, carrots).
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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