Mojarra Frita con Ensalada (Sin Harina)
Fried Whole Fish with Salad (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request the fish to be cooked *without any flour or breading*. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole tilapia fish, traditionally deep-fried. For keto, it must be prepared without any flour or cornmeal breading. Served with a fresh green salad with an oil and vinegar dressing, omitting high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Whole tilapia fish, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable, soybean), lime, salt, pepper, lettuce, tomato (small amount), onion, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the fish to be cooked *without any flour or breading*. Ask for a simple green salad with oil and vinegar, omitting rice, fries, and plantains.
Watch out for
Heavy breading is standard for this dish. Traditional sides like rice and fries are high in carbs.
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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