Ka'ik (Traditional Turkey Stew, No Rice/Tamales)
Traditional Guatemalan Turkey & Chile Stew (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the customary white rice and small corn tamalitos (maize masa) that accompany the dish. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Q'eqchi' Mayan turkey soup or stew, distinct for its vibrant red color from a specific blend of chiles (like cobanero), tomatoes, and spices. It's a rich, flavorful, and hearty dish. Served without its traditional high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Turkey (usually bone-in pieces), chiles (e.g., cobanero, guaque, pasa), tomatoes, tomatillos, onions, garlic, cilantro, spices. Often garnished with mint or yerbabuena.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the customary white rice and small corn tamalitos (maize masa) that accompany the dish. Confirm no thickeners like masa are added to the soup base (usually it's thickened by the chiles and vegetables themselves).
Watch out for
Tomato/tomatillo base contributes carbs. Chiles also have some carbs. The traditional accompaniments are very high-carb.
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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