Kak'ik (Turkey Soup, No Tamalitos/Rice)
Traditional Guatemalan Turkey Soup (No Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no tamalitos, no rice, and minimal or no potatoes/carrots if they are typically included. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful and aromatic turkey soup or stew, distinctive for its red color and combination of native spices like achiote and various chiles. Contains tender turkey pieces and some low-carb vegetables like güisquil (chayote). All traditional high-carb sides such as tamalitos (small masa tamales) and rice are omitted.
Key ingredients
Turkey pieces, tomatoes, achiote, chiles (pasilla, guaque), onion, garlic, mint, cilantro, güisquil (chayote), spices, turkey broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no tamalitos, no rice, and minimal or no potatoes/carrots if they are typically included. Confirm no added sugar in the broth or sauce.
Watch out for
Small amounts of root vegetables (if not explicitly omitted); hidden sugars in the broth/sauce.
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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