Encocado de Pescado (Keto)
Coconut Fish Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, patacones (fried green plantains), or yuca. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic stew featuring white fish cooked in a creamy sauce of fresh coconut milk, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. Served without its typical rice or plantain sides.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., corvina), coconut milk, red onion, green bell pepper, fresh tomato, cilantro, garlic, achiote oil, cumin, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, patacones (fried green plantains), or yuca. Ask for extra steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables like broccoli or green beans if available. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Encocado de Pescado: sin arroz, patacones ni yuca. Sustituir con vegetales bajos en carbohidratos. Por favor, sin harina ni almidón en la salsa.
Encocado de Pescado: no rice, patacones, yuca. Substitute with low-carb vegetables. No flour or starch in the sauce, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in restaurant preparations, large amounts of higher-carb vegetables like bell peppers/tomatoes, traditionally served with rice/plantains.
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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