Pescado en Mojo (sin Arroz o Plátanos)
Fish in Mojo Sauce (without Rice or Plantains)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no plantains (either fried or boiled), and no starchy vegetables. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A fresh white fish fillet (such as snapper or mahi-mahi) pan-seared or grilled, then generously topped with a classic Cuban mojo sauce made from garlic, sour orange juice, and olive oil. Served free of traditional high-carb side dishes.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet, olive oil, garlic, sour orange juice, salt, pepper, cumin.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no plantains (either fried or boiled), and no starchy vegetables. Ensure no breading on the fish. Confirm no added sugar in the mojo sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pescado en Mojo, sin arroz, sin plátanos ni vegetales con almidón. Que el pescado no esté empanizado y que el mojo no tenga azúcar.
Pescado en Mojo, no rice, no plantains, and no starchy vegetables. Please ensure the fish is unbreaded and no added sugar in the mojo sauce.
Watch out for
Mojo sauces can sometimes contain a touch of sugar to balance the sourness. Often served with rice and plantains, which must be 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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