Higado Encebollado
Liver and Onions with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, potatoes, or yuca. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thin slices of beef liver pan-fried until tender and typically served smothered in sautéed onions. Often accompanied by rice, potatoes, or yuca.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, large amounts of onion, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil, butter).
How to make it keto
Request no rice, potatoes, or yuca. Ask for a side of steamed or grilled vegetables. Confirm no flour or thickeners are used on the liver or onions.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Higado Encebollado, por favor, sin arroz, papa ni yuca. ¿Con verduras al vapor o a la parrilla? Confirme que no lleva harina ni espesantes.
Higado Encebollado, please, no rice, potatoes, or yuca. Can I get steamed or grilled vegetables instead? Please confirm no flour or thickeners are used.
Watch out for
Often served with high-carb sides. Some recipes might use a pinch of flour for thickening the onions, or sugar to caramelize them.
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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