Revolcado (Estofado de Cerdo y Vísceras Keto)
Keto-Friendly Pork Liver and Head Meat Stew
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the sauce is NOT thickened with masa, bread, or flour. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust and intensely flavorful traditional stew made with pork liver and head meats (e.g., cheeks, ears), simmered in a rich, dark chile-based sauce. Modified to omit carb thickeners.
Key ingredients
Pork liver, pork head meat (e.g., ears, cheeks), tomatoes, tomatillos, guaque chiles, pasilla chiles, pepitoria (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds, onion, garlic, pork broth, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the sauce is NOT thickened with masa, bread, or flour. Request no rice or tortillas on the side. This dish is naturally rich and satisfying.
Watch out for
The complex sauce is often thickened with masa or bread. Hidden sugars might be present in the chile and tomato base. Always specify no carb-heavy 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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