Escabeche de Pescado
Pickled Fish
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit the accompanying boiled potatoes or rice. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pan-fried fish fillets (often mahi-mahi or cod) marinated in a tangy and savory sauce made with red onions, aji amarillo, vinegar, and spices. Served chilled or at room temperature.
Key ingredients
Fish fillets, red onion, aji amarillo paste, red wine vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request to omit the accompanying boiled potatoes or rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the pickling marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Escabeche, por favor sin papas cocidas ni arroz. ¿La marinada no lleva azúcar añadido, verdad?
For the Escabeche, please omit the boiled potatoes and rice. Please confirm no sugar is added to the marinade.
Watch out for
Boiled potatoes, rice. Marinade can sometimes have a small amount of sugar.
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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