Subanik (Keto)
Keto Three-Meat Spicy Stew
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A festive and complex stew often featuring three types of meat (pork, chicken, and beef) in a deeply flavored, spicy red sauce made from a variety of chiles, tomatoes, and roasted spices. Modified for keto by eliminating masa-based thickening and focusing on the protein and rich sauce with appropriate low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs, chicken thighs, beef (e.g., short ribs), tomatoes, tomatillos, guajillo chiles, pasilla chiles, árbol chiles, sesame seeds, pepitas, garlic, onion, beef/chicken broth, olive oil, güisquil (chayote), green beans.
If you order it anyway
Essential to confirm no masa or bread is used for thickening; inquire if a reduction or keto-friendly thickener is an option. Request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Verify no added sugars in the 'recado' (spice paste) or sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional masa thickeners are common. High-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots). Hidden sugars in complex 'recados' or sauces. Large portions of tomatoes/tomatillos.
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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