Pacaya Envueltas (Keto-Style)
Keto Pacaya Fritters with Egg and Tomato Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request that the pacaya be coated only in egg, with no flour or breading. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Bitter, delicate pacaya flower buds coated purely in whipped egg and lightly fried, then simmered in a mild, sugar-free tomato sauce. A traditional vegetarian dish adapted for keto by ensuring no flour in the coating.
Key ingredients
Pacaya flower buds, eggs, salt, cooking oil (for frying), tomatoes, onions, garlic, bell pepper (for sauce), chicken or vegetable broth.
How to make it keto
Request that the pacaya be coated only in egg, with no flour or breading. Confirm the tomato sauce contains no added sugar and is not thickened with starch. Serve without rice or tortillas.
Watch out for
Flour in the egg batter, sugar or starch in the tomato sauce, high-carb side dishes.
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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