Kak'ik (Keto Amigable)
Traditional Spiced Turkey Soup (Keto Friendly)
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Mayan turkey soup, a deeply flavorful and aromatic broth-based dish. Made with native spices like achiote, chili pasilla, and cilantro, it features tender turkey meat. By nature, it's generally low in carbs, focusing on the rich broth and protein.
Key ingredients
Turkey (various cuts, often including giblets), turkey/chicken broth, achiote, pasilla chiles, zamat (epazote), cilantro, onion, garlic, tomatoes (small amount), mint. Often served with a small amount of low-carb vegetables like chayote.
Optional tweaks
Request no rice or tortillas on the side. Confirm no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots.
Watch out for
Small amounts of tomatoes, potential for higher carb vegetables (e.g., potatoes) if not specified to be excluded.
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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