Thimpu de Cordero (sin Papa ni Chuño)
Lamb Stew (without Potatoes or Chuño)
Yes, with a tweak: request without potatoes and chuño. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bolivian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty lamb stew often enjoyed during Carnival, featuring tender lamb slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables and spices in a rich broth. Modified to exclude high-carb potatoes and chuño (freeze-dried potato).
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (shank or shoulder), lamb broth, onions, carrots (small amount), peas (small amount), ají panca paste, mint, cumin, garlic, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request without potatoes and chuño. Limit or omit carrots and peas due to their carb content. Ensure no sugar is added to the ají panca paste.
Watch out for
Potatoes/chuño served by mistake, significant portions of carrots/peas, sugar in ají paste, flour thickeners in the broth.
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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