Mojarras Fritas con Ensalada
Fried Whole Fish with Side Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole mojarra (tilapia or similar freshwater fish) deep-fried until crispy. Typically served with rice and salad. Modifications involve omitting the rice and ensuring the salad dressing is keto-friendly and sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Whole mojarra fish, frying oil (vegetable oil), salt, pepper, lime wedges. Side salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Request no rice. Ask for a simple side salad with oil and vinegar dressing, avoiding sugary dressings or croutons. Confirm fish is not breaded with flour/cornstarch (usually it's lightly seasoned).
Watch out for
Salad dressings can contain sugar. Fish could be lightly floured, but often it's not heavily breaded. Fried in potentially non-keto oils. Higher-carb vegetables in salad (e.g., tomatoes in large quantities).
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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