Parihuela
Peruvian Seafood Soup/Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit potatoes, rice, peas, and any noodles (fideos). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust and hearty seafood soup, brimming with various types of seafood (fish, shrimp, mussels, squid) in a flavorful, often tomato or aji panca-based broth with aromatics.
Key ingredients
Mixed seafood, fish stock, tomato paste, aji panca, red onion, garlic, cilantro, bell pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request to omit potatoes, rice, peas, and any noodles (fideos). Confirm no flour or starch thickeners are used in the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Parihuela, por favor sin papas, arroz, arvejas ni fideos. ¿El caldo no lleva harina ni almidón para espesar, verdad?
For the Parihuela, please omit potatoes, rice, peas, and noodles. Please confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the broth.
Watch out for
Potatoes, rice, peas, noodles. Tomato paste has carbs, and sometimes a dash of sugar or thickener is used.
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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