Pescado Seco Frito con Ensalada de Berros (Keto)
Fried Dried Fish with Watercress Salad (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or breading is used on the fish. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Crispy fried dried fish, a unique delicacy with a savory, salty flavor, traditionally rehydrated and then fried. Served with a refreshing watercress (berros) salad, dressed simply with lime and oil.
Key ingredients
Dried salted fish (bacalao or similar), frying oil (vegetable or olive), watercress, red onion, radishes, lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or breading is used on the fish. Confirm the salad dressing is simple oil and vinegar/lime, with no added sugar. Request no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Breading on the fish, sugary salad dressings, default starchy 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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