Pepián de Pollo / Res (Keto)
Guatemalan Chicken/Beef Stew (No Rice/Tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request "sin arroz y sin tortillas" (without rice and without tortillas). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, thick, and hearty stew, recognized as a national dish of Guatemala. Made with tender chicken or beef, roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, various chiles, and a blend of spices and seeds (sesame, pumpkin). Traditionally served with rice and tortillas, which must be explicitly omitted for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Chicken or beef, tomatoes, tomatillos, guajillo chiles, pasilla chiles, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, onion, garlic, cilantro, chicken broth, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil, lard).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request "sin arroz y sin tortillas" (without rice and without tortillas). Confirm no added thickeners (like bread or potato) to the sauce, though ground seeds naturally thicken it.
Watch out for
Hidden starches or bread sometimes used as a thickener in the stew base. Small amounts of sugar in the tomato/chile base. Large portions of onion/garlic contribute carbs. Potential cross-contamination with rice/tortilla preparation.
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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