Guisado de Nopales con Cerdo y Chiles Secos Ahumados (Keto)
Pork and Nopal Stew with Smoked Dried Chiles (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the stew is thickened only by the reduction of vegetables and chiles, without masa or flour. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of pork, slow-simmered with nopales (cactus pads), tomatoes, onions, and a rich, smoky sauce made from rehydrated dried chiles, without any starchy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Pork (e.g., shoulder or belly), nopales, dried chiles (e.g., guaque, pasilla), tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, pork broth, olive oil, salt, cumin, oregano.
How to make it keto
Ensure the stew is thickened only by the reduction of vegetables and chiles, without masa or flour. Request no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Traditional stews often use masa or flour as thickeners. Ensure these are strictly omitted. Watch for added sugar in tomato-based sauces.
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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