Tortitas de Queso con Loroco y Jalapeño (Sin Harina)
Unfloured Cheese Fritters with Loroco and Jalapeño
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Savory, pan-fried fritters crafted primarily from a blend of Guatemalan cheeses (like queso fresco and a melting cheese) mixed with chopped loroco flowers for their unique flavor and diced jalapeños for a touch of heat. These fritters are prepared without any flour or breadcrumbs.
Key ingredients
Mixed cheeses (queso fresco, mozzarella/quesillo), eggs, fresh loroco flowers (chopped), diced jalapeño, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil or lard for frying.
Optional tweaks
Strictly no flour, cornstarch, or breadcrumbs must be used in the mixture or as a coating. Confirm the cheeses used are low-carb.
Watch out for
Restaurants might add flour as a binder or coating for texture; some industrial cheeses can contain hidden starches; high-carb dipping sauces.
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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