Higado Encebollado (Estilo Keto)
Keto Sautéed Liver and Onions
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender beef liver sautéed with copious amounts of caramelized onions, typically seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Prepared without traditional carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, yellow onions, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable, olive, or butter), garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. Served strictly without rice, beans, or potatoes. Can request extra low-carb vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Higado Encebollado, por favor, sin azúcar en la salsa. Sin arroz, frijoles ni patatas. ¿Podría poner verduras bajas en carbohidratos extra?
Higado Encebollado: no sugar in sauce. Serve strictly without rice, beans, or potatoes. Can I have extra low-carb vegetables?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in some Worcestershire sauces. Large quantities of onions can accumulate carbohydrates.
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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