Frituras de Bacalao (Keto con Harina de Almendras)
Codfish Fritters - Keto with Almond Flour
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request an almond flour batter. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Puerto Rican dishes.
What it is
Savory Puerto Rican codfish fritters, traditionally made with wheat flour, are reinvented with a keto-friendly batter using almond flour. Salted codfish is flaked and mixed with herbs, garlic, and onion, then pan-fried to a golden crisp.
Key ingredients
Salted codfish (bacalao), almond flour, egg, gluten-free baking powder, fresh cilantro, garlic, onion, bell pepper, high-heat frying oil (e.g., avocado, lard), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request an almond flour batter. Confirm no potatoes or high-carb fillers are added to the mix. Avoid any sugary dipping sauces.
Watch out for
Traditional wheat flour batter, potato or other starchy fillers, sugary dipping sauces.
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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