Carne de Cerdo en Recado de Chile Guaque (Sin Espesantes)
Pork in Keto Guaque Chili Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request that the recado is prepared without masa, breadcrumbs, or any other starchy thickeners. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of pork slow-cooked in a vibrant, savory recado made from dried guaque chiles, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, carefully prepared without any starch-based thickeners for a rich, keto-friendly stew.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder (cubed), guaque chiles, Roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, cloves, black pepper, achiote, pumpkin seeds (pepitoria), sesame seeds, olive oil, salt, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request that the recado is prepared without masa, breadcrumbs, or any other starchy thickeners. Confirm no sugar is added. Serve with a simple green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Masa/flour used as thickener, sugar in the sauce, hidden starchy vegetables (e.g., potato) in the stew.
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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