Huevos Duros en Recado Rojo (Keto Modificado)
Hard-Boiled Eggs in Red Recado (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour, masa, or bread is used as a thickener for the recado, as this is a common practice. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A traditional, hearty dish featuring hard-boiled eggs gently simmered in a rich and complex red recado – a savory sauce made from roasted tomatoes, local chiles (like güaque or pasilla), and toasted seeds (pepitoria, ajonjolí) for deep, earthy flavors.
Key ingredients
Hard-boiled eggs, ripe tomatoes (roasted), güaque chiles, pasilla chiles, pepitoria (pumpkin seeds), ajonjolí (sesame seeds), white onion, garlic, chicken broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour, masa, or bread is used as a thickener for the recado, as this is a common practice. Request no starchy sides like rice or tortillas.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the recado, and flour/masa used as a thickener. Traditionally served with high-carb rice or tortillas.
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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