Subanik de Tres Carnes
Three Meats Subanik Stew (No Rice or Tamalitos)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice and no tamalitos. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A grand and complex indigenous stew, often featuring a blend of three meats (chicken, pork, and beef) simmered in a dark, intensely flavorful sauce made from roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, various chilies, and thickened with seeds. A ceremonial dish often served with rice and tamalitos, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Chicken, pork, beef, tomatoes, tomatillos, onions, garlic, various chilies (guajillo, pasilla, chile seco), pepitas (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds, achiote, corn masa (small amount for thickening, or request omission), chicken/beef broth, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no rice and no tamalitos. Confirm minimal to no corn masa for thickening, relying more on seeds and reduced sauce. Verify no hidden sugars.
Watch out for
Seed thickeners, potential small amounts of corn masa, often served with rice/tamalitos, hidden sugars in sauce.
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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