Pacayas a la Plancha con Salsa Ranchera (Keto)
Grilled Palm Flower Hearts with Ranchera Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request the pacayas be grilled or sautéed 'a la plancha' or simply pan-fried *without any batter* (sin huevo batido/sin empanizar). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Pacayas are edible palm flower fronds, a unique Guatemalan delicacy. While traditionally served 'envueltas' (battered and fried), this keto modification requests them grilled or sautéed 'a la plancha' (on the griddle) and served with a simple ranchera sauce (tomato-based, checking for sugar) instead of a carb-heavy preparation.
Key ingredients
Pacayas (palm flower), olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper. Ranchera sauce (tomatoes, onion, garlic, chiles). No batter.
How to make it keto
Request the pacayas be grilled or sautéed 'a la plancha' or simply pan-fried *without any batter* (sin huevo batido/sin empanizar). Ensure the accompanying ranchera sauce has no added sugar. Request no high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Traditional preparation 'envueltas en huevo' involves an egg and flour/corn batter. Sugar in the ranchera sauce is possible. High-carb sides are standard.
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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