Chicharrón de Pescado con Aguacate y Limón (Sin Harina)
Crispy Fried Fish Bites with Avocado and Lime (No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: emphasize 'sin harina' (no flour) or 'sin empanizar' (no breading) during preparation. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Colombian dishes.
What it is
Bite-sized pieces of white fish (like tilapia, mero, or pargo) seasoned and fried until crispy, mimicking the texture of pork chicharrón. Served with fresh avocado and a wedge of lime, without any starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (cubed), lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, olive oil or other cooking oil for frying, avocado.
How to make it keto
Emphasize 'sin harina' (no flour) or 'sin empanizar' (no breading) during preparation. Request no starchy sides (rice, patacones, yuca, potatoes).
Watch out for
Restaurants might lightly flour fish for crispiness; confirm no flour/starch. Sweet sauces are sometimes offered; ask for plain or a simple lime/herb dressing.
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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