Subanik (Keto Modificado)
Spicy Three-Meat Stew (Keto, No Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no tamalitos. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional, rich, and spicy stew featuring three types of meat (typically chicken, pork, and beef) simmered in a complex sauce made from various chiles, tomatoes, and spices. Served as a standalone stew without traditional carb accompaniments like rice or tamalitos.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, pork chunks, beef chunks, tomatoes, tomatillos, various dried chiles (guaque, pasa), onion, garlic, spices (cinnamon, cloves, sesame seeds), chicken or beef broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no tamalitos. Confirm no thickeners like masa harina or flour are used in the sauce, and no sugar is added. Can be served with plain avocado slices.
Watch out for
Chiles and tomatoes contribute carbs, possibility of masa (corn flour) or other starches as thickeners, hidden sugars to balance acidity, small amounts of high-carb spices like cinnamon.
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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