Mondongo (Keto Modificado)
Keto Tripe Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, yuca, malanga, or chickpeas (garbanzos), which are often included. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Hearty tripe stew, slow-cooked with savory seasonings, bell peppers, onions, and often pork trotters for added flavor and fat, prepared without starchy root vegetables or chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Beef tripe, pork trotters (optional, adds fat), bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, sofrito (ensure no potato/root veg), beef broth, olive oil, bay leaf, tomato paste (sugar-free).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes, yuca, malanga, or chickpeas (garbanzos), which are often included. Ensure no starchy ingredients in sofrito.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Mondongo, por favor, sin papas, yuca, malanga ni garbanzos. ¿El sofrito no lleva ingredientes con almidón?
For the Mondongo, please, no potatoes, yuca, malanga, or chickpeas. Confirm no starchy ingredients in the sofrito.
Watch out for
High risk of hidden root vegetables and chickpeas. Tomato products can contain sugar.
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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