Bacalao Guisado (Keto Modificado)
Keto Stewed Codfish with Peppers and Olives
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or root vegetables, which are sometimes included. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Salt cod stewed in a tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and olives, specifically prepared without starchy vegetables. A classic, savory fish dish.
Key ingredients
Salt cod (desalted), tomato sauce (sugar-free), bell peppers, onions, garlic, olives, olive oil, sofrito (ensure no potato/root veg), bay leaf, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or root vegetables, which are sometimes included. Confirm tomato sauce has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Bacalao Guisado, por favor, sin papas ni tubérculos. ¿La salsa de tomate no lleva azúcar añadida?
For the Bacalao Guisado, please, no potatoes or root vegetables. Confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce sugar. Possible inclusion of potatoes or other starchy vegetables.
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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