Pato Asado con Recado Negro (Keto)
Roasted Duck with Black Recado Marinade (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
A specialty from Yucatán, featuring succulent roasted duck marinated in 'Recado Negro,' a distinctive dark spice paste made from charred chiles, achiote, and a blend of earthy spices like allspice, cloves, cumin, oregano, and sour orange juice.
Key ingredients
Whole duck or duck breast/leg, Recado Negro paste (charred mulato/habanero chiles, achiote, allspice, black pepper, cloves, cumin, oregano, sour orange juice), garlic, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure the recado paste is authentic and does not contain added sugars or starchy fillers. Request no rice or tortillas.
Watch out for
Some commercial recado pastes might contain sugar or fillers. Sour orange juice contributes minimal carbs.
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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