Pacaya Envuelto en Huevo (Keto, No Sauce/Sides)
Egg-Battered Pacaya Flower Bud (Keto, No Tomato Sauce or Carby Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: mUST request without the traditional tomato recado/sauce, as it often contains sugar or flour thickeners. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Edible flower buds of the Pacaya palm, blanched to remove bitterness, then individually coated in a light, fluffy egg batter and pan-fried until golden. A unique and flavorful vegetable dish, traditionally served with a tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Pacaya flower buds, fresh eggs, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: MUST request without the traditional tomato recado/sauce, as it often contains sugar or flour thickeners. Also, omit all starchy sides (rice, tortillas). The egg batter itself is usually just whisked eggs, but confirm no flour is added.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce often contains sugar or flour thickeners. Starchy sides are standard. Pacaya itself has some natural carbohydrates.
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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