Anraith Éisc Gaelach (Ceto)
Irish Seafood Chowder (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY NO POTATOES. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Irish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and creamy traditional Irish seafood chowder, packed with various fresh fish (like cod, haddock, salmon) and shellfish (mussels, prawns), prepared without potatoes or flour-based thickeners. Made with a base of savory seafood stock, heavy cream, and butter, with only minimal low-carb vegetables like celery and a touch of onion.
Key ingredients
Assorted white fish (cod, haddock), salmon, mussels, prawns, seafood stock, heavy cream, butter, celery, small amount of onion, fresh dill/parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY NO POTATOES. Crucially, confirm no flour or other starch-based thickeners are used in the chowder. Request a purely cream and stock-based chowder. Ask for minimal onion/celery and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a fundamental ingredient in traditional chowder, flour/starch thickeners are very common, excessive amount of high-carb vegetables (carrots, corn), hidden sugars in broth or seasoning.
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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