Subanik (Estofado de Carne sin Harina)
Guatemalan Meat Stew (No Flour Thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no masa or flour is used for thickening. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A festive and complex stew featuring a combination of chicken and pork (sometimes turkey), cooked in a deeply flavored, spicy, and smoky sauce made from a variety of roasted chiles, tomatoes, and tomatillos. Prepared without masa or flour for thickening, focusing on the natural richness of the ingredients.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, pork chunks, tomatoes, tomatillos, variety of dried chiles (e.g., guaque, pasilla, ancho), garlic, onions, cilantro, allspice, cloves, bay leaf, chicken broth, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no masa or flour is used for thickening. Request no rice or tamales. Ensure the focus is on the meat and the rich, complex sauce.
Watch out for
Some versions use masa or other flour for thickening. Tomatoes and tomatillos contribute natural sugars and carbs. Hidden sugars in commercial spice blends.
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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