Pejerreyes Fritos con Ensalada Verde (Keto - sin Apandado)
Fried Silverside Fish with Green Salad (Keto - without Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no flour, cornmeal, or breading for frying. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Chilean dishes.
What it is
Small, whole silverside fish (pejerreyes) lightly seasoned and pan-fried without breading until crispy and golden. Served with a fresh green salad with a simple vinaigrette, making for a light yet satisfying meal.
Key ingredients
Whole pejerreyes fish, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, lemon wedges, mixed green salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber), olive oil and vinegar for dressing.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no flour, cornmeal, or breading for frying. Request pan-fried in olive oil or butter, not deep-fried in high-carb vegetable oils. Ensure salad dressing is oil-and-vinegar based, no sugary dressings.
Watch out for
Breading is the primary risk. Some restaurants might use high-carb oils for frying or add sugar to salad dressings.
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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