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Chicken Stew 'Dry Soup Style' (without Noodles)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the dish without pasta or noodles. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Ecuadorian dishes.
What it is
A rich and savory chicken stew, traditionally known as 'Sopa Seca' but modified here by omitting the conventional pasta or noodles. It features tender chicken pieces (often dark meat) simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and traditional herbs like cilantro and cumin. This keto version focuses on the robust flavors of the slow-cooked chicken and sauce, served without starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), ripe tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, garlic, cumin, achiote powder (for color), fresh cilantro, chicken broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the dish without pasta or noodles. Ensure no starchy thickeners like flour or potato are added to the sauce. Serve with a simple green salad or avocado slices instead of rice or plantains.
Watch out for
Restaurants might use pre-made tomato sauces with added sugar, or use flour/cornstarch as a thickener. Cross-contamination with pasta if prepared in the same pot. High-carb side dishes are standard.
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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