Guiso de Jueyes (Sin Viandas ni Espesantes)
Crab Stew (without Starchy Vegetables or Thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no root vegetables (potatoes, yuca, taro, plantains) are added to the stew. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh crab meat stewed in a rich and savory sofrito base with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and a hint of tomato.
Key ingredients
Crab meat, olive oil, sofrito (onion, garlic, bell peppers, culantro, cilantro), small amount of tomato paste/sauce, chicken broth, bay leaf, oregano, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no root vegetables (potatoes, yuca, taro, plantains) are added to the stew. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener. Request minimal tomato sauce/paste to keep carb count low.
Watch out for
Added sugar in tomato sauce/paste, flour or cornstarch as thickeners, starchy vegetables commonly found in stews, served with rice.
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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