Pescado Frito / Mojarra Frita (Modificada)
Fried Fish / Fried Tilapia (Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request the fish to be prepared without any breading. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fried fish, often Mojarra (Tilapia), simply seasoned and cooked until crispy.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Mojarra), salt, pepper, cooking oil for deep frying. May come with a basic side salad.
How to make it keto
Request the fish to be prepared without any breading. Explicitly omit all starchy sides such as patacones (fried green plantains), rice, and any potato preparations. If a side salad is included, ensure it's simple (lettuce, tomato, onion) with oil and vinegar, and no sugary dressings.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Pescado Frito, sin empanizar, por favor. Omita patacones, arroz y papas. Si incluye ensalada, que sea simple (lechuga, tomate, cebolla) con aceite y vinagre, sin azúcar.
Pescado Frito, no breading, please. Omit patacones, rice, and potatoes. If a salad is included, make it simple (lettuce, tomato, onion) with oil and vinegar, no sugar.
Watch out for
Breading on the fish (must confirm no breading). Sugary salad dressings. Potential for high-carb 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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