Pescado Frito (Keto Modified)
Fried Whole Fish (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm no flour or cornmeal breading on the fish, only seasoning. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh fish (often mojarra or tilapia) seasoned and deep-fried until crispy. Keto-modified by ensuring no breading or flour coating on the fish and served plain or with a simple green salad, completely omitting rice, beans, or plantains.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., mojarra, tilapia), salt, pepper, garlic powder, lime, cooking oil (for frying), side salad (lettuce, tomato, onion with oil/vinegar).
How to make it keto
Explicitly confirm no flour or cornmeal breading on the fish, only seasoning. Request no rice, beans, or plantains. Ask for a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing or steamed low-carb vegetables instead of carb sides.
Watch out for
Flour or cornmeal breading on the fish, high-carb sides (rice, beans, plantains), sugary salad dressings.
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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