Chicharrón de Pescado (Sin Rebozar)
Unbreaded Crispy Fried Fish Bites
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Crispy pieces of white fish (commonly tilapia or basa) deep-fried until golden brown, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Served with lime wedges and a side of fresh chirmol (tomato salsa) or green salad. This version specifically omits any flour or cornstarch breading.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (e.g., tilapia, basa), cooking oil (vegetable or lard), salt, black pepper, lime wedges, fresh chirmol (diced tomato, onion, cilantro, lime, salt).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour, cornstarch, or any breading agent is used. Request simple chirmol or green salad without sugary dressing.
Watch out for
Restaurant might secretly use a light flour or cornstarch coating for crispiness; high-carb dipping sauces or sides 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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