Pepian (Chicken/Beef/Pork Stew, No Corn Thickener)
Guatemalan Chicken/Beef/Pork Stew (No Corn Thickener, Rice, or Tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: this is a challenging modification: The sauce is traditionally thickened with a small amount of toasted tortilla or masa (corn flour). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A national dish of Guatemala, Pepian is a rich, flavorful stew with a thick sauce made from roasted seeds (pumpkin, sesame), chiles, tomatoes, tomatillos, and spices. It can be made with chicken, beef, or pork.
Key ingredients
Chicken/beef/pork, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, guaque chile, pasa chile, pimiento, tomatoes, tomatillos, garlic, onion, cilantro, achiote, olive oil, broth, spices.
How to make it keto
This is a challenging modification: The sauce is traditionally thickened with a small amount of toasted tortilla or masa (corn flour). Request that the stew is thickened only by the roasted seeds and vegetables, omitting any corn-based thickener. Also, omit rice and tortillas.
Watch out for
The traditional use of masa or toasted tortillas as a thickening agent is a significant carb risk. Hidden sugars in sauce, high-carb sides.
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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