Seco de Chivo (Estofado de Cabra con Acompañamientos Keto)
Goat Stew (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request without rice or plantains. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and aromatic stew made with tender goat meat, slow-cooked in a sauce of onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and various spices like cumin and garlic. Served with keto-friendly sides instead of rice and plantains.
Key ingredients
Goat meat, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, achiote (annatto), cilantro, broth, sometimes a touch of naranjilla juice or beer.
How to make it keto
Request without rice or plantains. Ask for a simple side salad or steamed non-starchy vegetables. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce and inquire about sugar content if naranjilla or beer is used.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Seco de Chivo, sin arroz ni plátanos, por favor. ¿Puedo pedir una ensalada simple o vegetales al vapor? ¿La salsa no lleva harina/almidón? ¿Tiene azúcar de naranjilla o cerveza?
Seco de Chivo, no rice or plantains. Please serve with a simple side salad or steamed non-starchy vegetables. Is the sauce thickened without flour/starch? Any sugar from naranjilla or beer?
Watch out for
Naranjilla juice is fruit, often sugary. Beer is high carb. Some restaurants may use flour/starch as a thickener or add sugar to the sauce.
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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