Silpancho (Keto-Modified)
Thinly Pounded Beef Steak with Fried Egg (Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request without rice and potatoes. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular dish featuring a very thinly pounded and breaded (lightly, or traditionally just seasoned) beef steak, topped with a fried egg, and garnished with a simple salsa of chopped tomatoes and onions. The keto version omits the traditional rice and potatoes.
Key ingredients
Thinly pounded beef steak, egg, vegetable oil for frying, tomatoes, onions, aji locoto (optional, for spice), parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request without rice and potatoes. Ask for extra non-starchy vegetables like a side salad or steamed greens.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Silpancho, sin arroz ni papas, por favor. ¿Podría añadirme más vegetales sin almidón, como una ensalada o verduras al vapor?
For the Silpancho, no rice or potatoes. Could I have extra non-starchy vegetables, like a side salad or steamed greens?
Watch out for
Light breading on the beef (if applicable, though often just pounded thin), tomato and onion carbs (manageable), and potential for hidden sugars in any seasoning.
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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