Pepián de Res o Pollo (Keto Modified)
Keto Chicken/Beef Pepián Stew (No Thickeners, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no masa (corn flour) or bread is used for thickening; request a thinner sauce if necessary. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and complex stew featuring chicken or beef in a dark, smoky sauce made from roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, and a blend of seeds and nuts. Traditionally thickened with masa or bread, this keto version is prepared without starchy thickeners and served without rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/breasts or beef stew meat, tomatoes, tomatillos, guajillo chiles, pasilla chiles, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, garlic, onion, chicken/beef broth, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no masa (corn flour) or bread is used for thickening; request a thinner sauce if necessary. Explicitly ask for no rice and no tortillas. Can ask for a side of steamed greens or cauliflower rice (if available).
Watch out for
Sauce thickeners (masa/bread - must be omitted), quantity of tomatoes/tomatillos, hidden sugar in restaurant-prepared sauce.
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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