Pacayas Envueltas en Huevo (Sin Harina)
Pacaya Fritters (Egg-Coated, No Flour) with Unthickened Tomato Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the egg coating contains no flour or breadcrumbs (only egg). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Pacaya (edible palm flower buds) lightly coated in whipped egg and pan-fried, then traditionally served in a light tomato sauce. Critical modification is ensuring no flour or starchy binder in the egg coating and no thickeners in the sauce.
Key ingredients
Pacaya flower buds, eggs, salt, pepper. Sauce: tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the egg coating contains no flour or breadcrumbs (only egg). Request the dish 'sin salsa' (without sauce) or with a very simple, unthickened tomato sauce ('salsa de tomate sin espesar y sin azúcar'). Avoid high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Flour or breadcrumbs in the egg batter. Tomato sauce often contains thickeners (masa/flour) and/or sugar. Served 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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