Patarashca (sin plátanos ni yuca)
Amazonian Baked Fish (without plantains or yuca)
Yes, with a tweak: traditionally served with plantains or yuca; ABSOLUTELY NO plantains or yuca. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish from the Peruvian Amazon, featuring a whole fish (like tilapia or paiche) seasoned with regional herbs, tomatoes, and onions, then wrapped in a bijao leaf and baked or grilled.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (tilapia, paiche, or similar), bijao leaf, red onion, tomato, garlic, cilantro, sacha culantro (cilantro largo), aji charapita (optional), lime juice, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Traditionally served with plantains or yuca; ABSOLUTELY NO plantains or yuca. Enjoy the fish directly from the leaf.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Mi Patarashca, por favor sin plátanos ni yuca.
My Patarashca, absolutely no plantains or yuca, please.
Watch out for
Natural sugars in onions and tomatoes, aji charapita (mild carbs).
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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