Salpicón
Minced Beef Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice and no tortillas, which are traditional accompaniments. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nicaraguan dishes.
What it is
Finely minced beef (often boiled or roasted), mixed with finely diced onions, bell peppers, and sour orange or lime juice.
Key ingredients
Beef (usually lean cuts), onions, bell peppers, cilantro, sour orange or lime juice, salt, pepper, often a bit of oil.
How to make it keto
Request no rice and no tortillas, which are traditional accompaniments. Ask for extra avocado or a simple green salad on the side (with oil and vinegar). Ensure no added sugar in the preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Salpicón, sin arroz y sin tortillas. ¿Me lo da con aguacate extra o ensalada simple (aceite y vinagre)? Y por favor, sin azúcar añadido.
For the Salpicón, no rice and no tortillas. Can I have extra avocado or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar? Please, no added sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional side dishes (rice, tortillas), potential hidden sugar in seasoning blends.
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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