Mole de Panza (Keto, Sin Papa ni Garbanzos)
Tripe in Mole Sauce (Keto, No Potato or Chickpeas)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (papa), no chickpeas (garbanzos), and confirm no masa or bread thickeners in the mole sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender beef tripe slow-cooked in a rich, savory mole sauce, traditionally prepared without starchy thickeners but modified to omit common high-carb additions like potatoes and chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Beef tripe, dried chiles (ancho, guajillo), tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, garlic, spices (cloves, cinnamon, cumin, oregano), broth, lard/oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (papa), no chickpeas (garbanzos), and confirm no masa or bread thickeners in the mole sauce. Ask for low-sugar preparation.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in mole sauce, masa/bread as thickener, starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots, plantains) if not specified, chickpeas, potatoes.
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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