Carne Asada / Bistec a Caballo (Modificada)
Grilled Steak / Steak with Fried Egg (Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request the steak be grilled plain, with just salt and pepper. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Colombian dishes.
What it is
A simple grilled beef steak, often accompanied by a fried egg ('a caballo' meaning 'on horseback' due to the egg resting on top).
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., flank steak, sirloin), salt, pepper, fried egg. Cooked with butter or oil.
How to make it keto
Request the steak be grilled plain, with just salt and pepper. Omit all starchy sides (rice, potatoes, arepa, plantains). If a sauce like hogao is typically served, ask for it on the side and confirm no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Carne Asada, a la parrilla solo con sal y pimienta. Sin arroz, papas, arepa ni plátano. Si lleva hogao, póngalo aparte y confirme que no tiene azúcar.
Carne Asada, grilled plain with salt and pepper. No rice, potatoes, arepa, or plantains. If hogao is served, please put it on the side, and confirm no added sugar.
Watch out for
Marinades for the steak (can contain sugar). Hidden sugars in accompanying sauces (e.g., hogao). Excess cooking oils.
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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