Kak'ik (Spiced Turkey Broth without Rice)
Traditional Spiced Turkey Broth (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant, deeply aromatic, and mildly spicy Mayan turkey soup or stew, considered a national dish of Guatemala. It features specific chiles (like cobanero), tomatoes, tomatillos, mint, and cilantro, served with tender pieces of turkey. Traditionally accompanied by white rice. For a keto diet, the rich broth and tender turkey are enjoyed purely, without the rice.
Key ingredients
Turkey (often parts like wings, neck, legs), cobanero chiles, guajillo chiles, tomatoes, tomatillos, mint, cilantro, garlic, onion, achiote, turkey broth, olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice. Confirm no starchy thickeners are used in the broth. Request to serve it clear, without any extraneous high-carb garnishes.
Watch out for
Potential small amounts of starchy vegetables (though less common in this specific dish compared to other caldos) or hidden sugars in broth. Cross-contamination from rice served alongside.
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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