Mojarras Fritas (Sin Empanizar)
Fried Whole Tilapia (No Breading) with Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sin empanizar' (without breading/flour). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole tilapia, deep-fried until crispy, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Crucially, it must be prepared without any flour or cornmeal breading. Served with a simple green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion) with a vinaigrette dressing, omitting all starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Whole tilapia, deep-frying oil (e.g., vegetable oil, soybean oil), salt, pepper, lime wedges, simple green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion), olive oil and vinegar for dressing.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sin empanizar' (without breading/flour). Ask for 'solo ensalada verde, sin aderezo dulce' (only green salad, no sweet dressing), and confirm no carb sides like rice, beans, or plantains.
Watch out for
Standard preparation includes breading. Salad dressings can contain sugar. Traditional side dishes are high-carb.
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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