Pacaya Envuelto con Huevo
Palm Flower Bud and Egg Fritters (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice and no tortillas. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bitter-sweet pacaya (palm flower buds) coated in a fluffy, beaten egg batter, pan-fried, and often served in a light, savory tomato sauce. Modified to omit rice or tortillas, focusing on the fritters themselves.
Key ingredients
Pacaya, eggs, cooking oil, salt. Sauce: Tomatoes, onion, garlic, water/broth (ensure no sugar).
How to make it keto
Request no rice and no tortillas. Confirm no sugar is added to the accompanying tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Natural carbs in pacaya, hidden sugars in the tomato sauce, traditional high-carb sides (rice, tortillas).
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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