Kak'ik (Traditional Turkey Broth with Meat & Herbs)
Traditional Guatemalan Turkey Broth with Meat and Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no masa is added as a thickener to the broth. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A pre-Hispanic turkey soup, deeply flavorful and aromatic, originating from the Q'eqchi' Mayan people. The rich red broth is made from various dried chiles, tomatoes, mint, and other spices, simmered with native turkey. Traditionally served with tamalitos or rice, which must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Turkey meat, various dried chiles (e.g., guaque, pasa, zambol), tomatoes, garlic, onion, yerba buena (mint), cilantro, achiote, turkey broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no masa is added as a thickener to the broth. Explicitly ask to omit tamalitos (small tamales) or rice served on the side. Confirm no starchy vegetables are added to the broth, which is less common for Kak'ik but possible.
Watch out for
Served with tamalitos or rice. Potential for hidden sugars in the broth ingredients (less likely for authentic Kak'ik but always a risk in modified restaurant versions).
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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