Lagarto Frito con Ensalada
Fried Caiman with Keto Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading (apanado) on the caiman. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bolivian dishes.
What it is
Pieces of caiman meat, lightly seasoned and fried until tender, served with a fresh mixed green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber) dressed simply with oil and vinegar.
Key ingredients
Caiman meat, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable or sunflower), salt, pepper, garlic, mixed greens, tomato, onion, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breading (apanado) on the caiman. Request salad without corn, potatoes, or sugary dressings. Traditionally served with rice or yuca, which must be omitted.
Watch out for
Caiman might be lightly dusted with flour or cornstarch for frying; confirm no breading. Salad dressings can contain sugar. Common high-carb sides (rice, yuca, plantains, mote) must be explicitly omitted.
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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