Seco de Pescado con Salsa de Coco y Vegetales Keto
Fish Stew with Coconut Sauce & Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, plantains, or yuca. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flaky white fish fillets (such as snapper or corvina) gently simmered in a luscious and aromatic coconut-based sauce, a signature flavor of Ecuador's coastal regions. Prepared with bell peppers, onions, and fresh cilantro, and served with a side of steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables like broccoli or green beans, replacing traditional high-carb rice or plantains.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (snapper, corvina, mahi-mahi), full-fat coconut milk, white onion, garlic, bell peppers, a small amount of diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, cumin, achiote oil, olive oil, fish broth, broccoli/green beans. Restaurant uses ample coconut milk and cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, plantains, or yuca. Ensure no added sugar in the coconut milk or the tomato-based sauce components. Verify that no flour or cornstarch is used for thickening.
Watch out for
Sugary coconut milk. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or sauces. Flour thickeners. High-carb side vegetables if not specified.
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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