Pescado Seco en Crema de Loroco
Dried Fish in Loroco Cream Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that no flour, cornstarch, or any other starchy thickener is used in the cream sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Salted dried fish (often bacalao or local white fish) rehydrated and then simmered in a rich, creamy sauce. The sauce is infused with the unique flavor of loroco flowers, along with sautéed onions, garlic, and sometimes bell peppers.
Key ingredients
Dried white fish, heavy cream, fresh loroco flowers, onion, garlic, bell pepper, olive oil or lard, fish or chicken broth, salt, black pepper, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm that no flour, cornstarch, or any other starchy thickener is used in the cream sauce. Request to be served without rice or tortillas.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch used as thickeners in the cream sauce; hidden sugars in any pre-made sauce bases or seasonings; starchy side dishes.
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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