Subanik (Keto-Style Chicken and Pork Stew)
Keto Chicken and Pork Stew with Roasted Peppers and Spices
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no masa or other starchy thickeners (e.g., bread crumbs, cornstarch) are used in the stew. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional, rich, and deeply flavored stew made with tender chicken and pork, simmered in a complex sauce derived from roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles (like guaque, pasilla, cobanero), and other aromatic spices. Prepared explicitly without the traditional masa thickener.
Key ingredients
Chicken (various cuts), pork (pork ribs/loin), tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, garlic, bell peppers, various dried chiles, cooking oil, salt, pepper, bay leaf, thyme.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure no masa or other starchy thickeners (e.g., bread crumbs, cornstarch) are used in the stew. Omit rice and tortillas for serving.
Watch out for
Masa is a traditional thickener; tomatoes/tomatillos add natural sugars/carbs; possible inclusion of starchy vegetables; hidden sugars in restaurant's spice blends or broth.
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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