Pacayas Envueltas en Huevo (Keto Modified)
Pacaya Palm Flowers in Egg Batter (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the egg batter contains NO flour or starch. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Pacaya palm flowers (known for their slightly bitter taste), boiled until tender, then encased in a fluffy whipped egg batter and fried until golden. Often served with a light tomato sauce, ensuring it's sugar-free for keto.
Key ingredients
Pacaya palm flowers, eggs, salt, cooking oil (for frying). Optional: simple tomato sauce (tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the egg batter contains NO flour or starch. Request the optional tomato sauce be made without added sugar and confirm no high-carb thickeners.
Watch out for
Flour in the egg batter is a major risk. Added sugar in the tomato sauce. Some restaurants might serve it with rice or 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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