Calamares en su Tinta (Estilo Keto)
Squid in its Ink Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sin harina ni espesantes' (without flour or thickeners). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional seafood delicacy featuring tender squid cooked slowly in its own natural ink, creating a distinctively rich, dark, and savory sauce. The sauce typically includes a sofrito of onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Ensure no added starches for thickening.
Key ingredients
Squid (with ink sacs), olive oil, onions, bell peppers, garlic, dry white wine (optional), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'sin harina ni espesantes' (without flour or thickeners). Omit any high-carb sides like rice or potatoes.
Watch out for
Flour or starch used to thicken the sauce (non-traditional but sometimes added), hidden sugars in commercial sofrito mixes, high-carb side dishes.
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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