Keto Kak'ik (Turkey Stew without Starchy Sides)
Keto Guatemalan Turkey Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no tamales, rice, or starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots) if used in the broth. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
An ancient Mayan turkey soup/stew with a distinct red color and smoky flavor, prepared with a rich recado of various chiles, tomatoes, and spices. Keto version excludes traditional carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Turkey meat, tomatoes, miltomates (tomatillos), guaque chiles, pasilla chiles, chiltepe chiles, garlic, onion, mint, cilantro, cooking oil, spices.
How to make it keto
Request no tamales, rice, or starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots) if used in the broth. Focus on the rich turkey and spicy broth. Enquire about thickeners in the sauce and request omission.
Watch out for
Traditional thickeners (masa, bread). Tamales and rice are always served alongside. Potential sugar in the recado base. High volume of tomatoes/tomatillos.
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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