Pescado Seco Envuelto en Huevo (Keto, No Sauce/Sides)
Egg-Battered Dried Fish (Keto, No Tomato Sauce or Carby Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: mUST request without the traditional tomato recado/sauce, as it often contains sugar or flour thickeners. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Salted dried fish (similar to bacalao) that is rehydrated, often flaked, and then coated in a light, fluffy egg batter before being pan-fried. A traditional Lenten dish, usually served in a tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Dried fish (e.g., bacalao), fresh eggs, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: MUST request without the traditional tomato recado/sauce, as it often contains sugar or flour thickeners. Also, omit all starchy sides (rice, tortillas). The egg batter itself is usually just whisked eggs, but confirm no flour is added.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce often contains sugar or flour thickeners. Starchy sides are standard. The drying process sometimes involves minimal sugar, but the main risks are the sauce and 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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