Pescado Sudado
Steamed Fish with Vegetables (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, yuca, or plantains. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A light and flavorful dish featuring a tender white fish fillet (such as corvina or snapper) steamed in a savory broth with fresh tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, and cilantro. The fish is cooked until flaky and served in its aromatic juices.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, fish broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, yuca, or plantains. Confirm that no sugar is added to the tomato sauce or broth. Ensure it's prepared with oil, not butter, if dairy is a concern.
Watch out for
Default serving with high-carb sides like rice or yuca; hidden sugars in pre-made tomato sauces or fish broth.
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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