Leche de Tigre
Tiger's Milk (Ceviche Marinade)
Yes, with a tweak: request without any solid accompaniments like corn or sweet potato. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
The zesty, spicy, and savory marinade left over from ceviche preparation. Served as a popular refreshing shot or appetizer, it contains lime juice, fish remnants, chili, and aromatics.
Key ingredients
Lime juice, fish stock/juice, aji limo, red onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request without any solid accompaniments like corn or sweet potato. Confirm no hidden sugar is used.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Leche de Tigre, por favor sin acompañamientos sólidos como choclo o camote. ¿Podría confirmar que no lleva azúcar oculto?
For the Leche de Tigre, please no solid accompaniments like corn or sweet potato. Can you confirm no hidden sugar is used?
Watch out for
Sometimes served with corn kernels or sweet potato. Potential hidden sugar in the base liquid.
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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