Pacayas Envueltas en Huevo (Sin Masa Harinosa)
Pacaya Flowers Wrapped in Egg (No Flour Batter)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the egg batter contains NO flour or cornstarch. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Pacaya flower buds, a unique Guatemalan vegetable, are often wrapped in a light egg batter and pan-fried, offering a slightly bitter yet delicious flavor. This version specifies no flour in the batter for keto compliance.
Key ingredients
Pacaya flower buds, eggs, olive oil, salt, pepper. Served with a simple tomato sauce (check for sugar) or just a squeeze of lime.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm that the egg batter contains NO flour or cornstarch. It should be purely beaten egg. Request any accompanying tomato sauce be made without added sugar, or simply omit the sauce and enjoy with lime. Request no rice or tortillas.
Watch out for
Some recipes might add a small amount of flour to the egg batter for crispiness. Accompanying tomato sauces can contain hidden sugars. Served with rice and 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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