Pacayas Envueltas en Huevo (Flores de Palma en Capa de Huevo)
Pacayas (Palm Flowers) in Egg Batter
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL: Confirm the batter is 100% egg, with no flour or cornstarch. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Young pacaya palm flowers, which have a distinct, slightly bitter flavor, are blanched and then coated purely in whipped egg and pan-fried until golden. These are typically served bathed in a light, mild tomato sauce. This dish is keto-friendly assuming no flour or cornstarch is mixed into the egg batter and the tomato sauce is sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Pacayas (palm flowers), eggs, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil), salt, pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic (for sauce).
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL: Confirm the batter is 100% egg, with no flour or cornstarch. Request the accompanying tomato sauce be made without added sugar.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch in the egg batter (HIGH RISK), hidden sugars in the tomato sauce.
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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