Subanik (Guatemalan Spicy Stew, No Rice/Tortillas)
Guatemalan Spicy Seed & Chile Stew (Chicken/Pork) with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice and no tortillas. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Mayan stew, Subanik is a hearty, spicy dish made with chicken and/or pork, in a dark, flavorful sauce of various chiles, tomatoes, tomatillos, and spices. Similar to Pepian in richness, but often with a distinct chile profile. Served without high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Chicken/Pork, dried chiles (e.g., pasilla, guaque), tomatoes, tomatillos, onions, garlic, spices (e.g., cumin, coriander), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice and no tortillas. Confirm no masa or bread used as a thickener. Request extra avocado.
Watch out for
Sauce contains vegetables (tomatoes, tomatillos, onions). Potential for masa or bread as a thickener. Often served with high-carb 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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