Pulpo Encebollado (Keto)
Octopus with Pickled Onions (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no plantain chips (chifles), popcorn (canguil), or bread are served alongside the dish. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Ecuadorian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and tangy seafood dish featuring tender, cooked octopus tentacles tossed with a vibrant mix of thinly sliced red onions, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, all marinated and dressed in fresh lime juice and olive oil. This 'encebollado' style dish is naturally low in carbohydrates, focusing on the fresh seafood and sharp, zesty flavors. Traditionally, it comes with pickled red onion, which is keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Cooked octopus tentacles, red onion (thinly sliced), ripe tomatoes (diced), fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, optional ají (hot pepper) slices.
How to make it keto
Ensure no plantain chips (chifles), popcorn (canguil), or bread are served alongside the dish. Confirm no sugar is added to the lime dressing or pickling process.
Watch out for
Restaurants might serve it with high-carb accompaniments like chifles or canguil. Hidden sugars in the dressing or marinade, though less common for traditional encebollados.
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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