Guiso de Pollo
Chicken Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request NO POTATOES, NO RICE, NO CASSAVA, and NO LARGE QUANTITIES OF CARROTS OR PEAS. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Paraguayan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting and robust chicken stew, featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a flavorful sauce with non-starchy vegetables such as onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (e.g., thighs, drumsticks), onion, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, cooking oil, chicken broth, herbs, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request NO POTATOES, NO RICE, NO CASSAVA, and NO LARGE QUANTITIES OF CARROTS OR PEAS. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Guiso de Pollo, por favor, sin papas, arroz, yuca ni muchas zanahorias o guisantes. ¿Me confirma que no lleva harinas?
For the Guiso de Pollo, no potatoes, rice, or cassava. Minimal carrots/peas. Please confirm no flour or cornstarch thickeners.
Watch out for
Potatoes, rice, cassava, carrots, peas, flour/cornstarch thickeners, potential hidden sugar in tomato-based sauces.
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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