Ceviche de Pescado
Fish Ceviche
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit the sweet potato (camote) and corn (choclo). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
Fresh white fish (e.g., mahi-mahi, corvina) marinated in lime juice with red onion, aji limo (Peruvian chili), and cilantro. Traditionally served with sweet potato and corn.
Key ingredients
White fish, lime juice, red onion, aji limo, cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request to omit the sweet potato (camote) and corn (choclo). Confirm no added sugar in the marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Ceviche, por favor sin camote ni choclo. ¿Podría confirmarme que la marinada no lleva azúcar añadido?
For the Ceviche, please omit the sweet potato and corn. Please confirm there's no added sugar in the marinade.
Watch out for
Sweet potato (camote), corn (choclo), potential hidden sugar in the marinade to balance acidity.
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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