Fricasé de Pollo (Sin Papa ni Zanahoria)
Chicken Fricassee (No Potato or Carrot)
Yes, with a tweak: request the fricassee to be prepared without potatoes or carrots. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces braised in a rich, savory tomato and wine-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and olives. Modified to omit traditional starchy vegetables like potatoes and carrots.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks), sofrito (onions, garlic, bell peppers, culantro, olive oil), tomato sauce (unsweetened), dry white wine, olives, capers, bay leaf, spices.
How to make it keto
Request the fricassee to be prepared without potatoes or carrots. Confirm no sugary tomato paste or starchy thickeners are used. Served without rice or other high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Fricasé de Pollo: ¿sin pasta de tomate azucarada ni espesantes con almidón? Sin acompañamientos altos en carbohidratos como arroz.
Fricasé de Pollo: Confirm no sugary tomato paste or starchy thickeners. No high-carb sides like rice.
Watch out for
Added sugar in tomato products, starchy thickeners, high-carb vegetables if not explicitly omitted.
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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