Pacaya Envueltos en Huevo con Salsa de Tomate
Egg-Coated Pacaya Flowers in Tomato Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request the tomato sauce be made without any added sugar or starch thickeners. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pacaya, a slightly bitter, edible flower bud, is a unique Guatemalan ingredient. In this dish, the pacaya buds are coated in a fluffy egg batter, fried until golden, and then simmered in a light, fresh tomato sauce. The dish is naturally low in carbs if the tomato sauce is prepared without added sugar or starch thickeners, and served without traditional starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Pacaya flowers, eggs, tomato, onion, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, cooking oil (for frying), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request the tomato sauce be made without any added sugar or starch thickeners. Ensure the pacaya is not coated in flour before the egg batter. Omit all starchy sides (rice, tortillas).
Watch out for
Tomato sauce is a common place for added sugar or flour/masa thickeners. Frying oil quality may vary. Bell peppers and onions in the sauce contribute some carbs.
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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