Hígado a la Italiana
Cuban-Style Italian Liver (without Rice)
No, skip this one: about 25g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Sautéed beef liver prepared in a Cuban style, typically with onions, green peppers, and a very light tomato-based sauce, seasoned with garlic and cumin. Served without any rice or other starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, olive oil, onions, green peppers, garlic, minimal tomato paste or crushed tomatoes, white wine (optional), cumin, oregano, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Request minimal tomato paste/sauce to control carbs and ensure no added sugar in the sauce. Specify no rice, no plantains, and no other starchy sides.
If you order it anyway, say this (Spanish)
El Hígado a la Italiana, por favor, con mínima salsa de tomate y sin azúcar. Sin arroz, sin plátanos ni guarniciones con almidón.
For the Hígado a la Italiana, please use minimal tomato sauce and no added sugar. No rice, no plantains, and no other starchy sides, please.
Watch out for
Tomato-based sauces, even in small amounts, contribute to carbs. Some chefs may add sugar to balance acidity. High risk of being served with rice or other high-carb sides if not explicitly omitted.
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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