Kak'ik (Estofado de Pavo Sin Arroz)
Kak'ik (Traditional Turkey Stew, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request no tamalitos and no rice. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
An indigenous Mayan turkey stew, renowned for its rich red color and complex flavors derived from various chiles (like cobanero), tomatoes, achiote, and aromatic herbs such as yerbabuena (mint). The turkey is cooked until very tender. Traditionally served with tamalitos (small corn masa dumplings) and rice. The keto version strictly omits these high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Turkey (usually dark meat), cobanero chile, pasilla chile, guaque chile, tomatoes, achiote, onion, garlic, yerbabuena (mint), cilantro, olive oil, salt, spices (cumin, oregano).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no tamalitos and no rice. The stew itself is generally low-carb. Confirm no added sugar in the broth base.
Watch out for
Tamalitos, rice, starchy vegetables (though less common in Kak'ik), hidden sugars in broth or chili paste.
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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