Caldo de Pescado (Keto, sin Tubérculos ni Maíz)
Keto Fish Broth/Soup (No Starchy Root Vegetables or Corn)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, malanga, or corn. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Nicaraguan dishes.
What it is
A light and flavorful fish broth featuring tender pieces of fish (often whole fish sections) and non-starchy vegetables like cabbage, onions, bell peppers, and cilantro. Prepared without traditional starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Fish (e.g., snapper, sea bass), fish broth, water, cabbage, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, garlic, lime, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, malanga, or corn. Ensure the broth is not thickened with flour or cornstarch.
Watch out for
Starchy root vegetables (potatoes, yuca, malanga), corn, hidden thickeners (flour, cornstarch) in the 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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