Rabo Encendido (Keto Modificado)
Keto Oxtail Stew
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY NO POTATOES, carrots, yautía, yuca, or other root vegetables. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Rich and flavorful oxtail stew, slow-cooked in a robust tomato-wine sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic, specifically prepared without root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, tomatoes (or tomato paste, sugar-free), dry red wine, bell peppers, onions, garlic, sofrito (ensure no potato/root veg), beef broth, olive oil, bay leaf, spices.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY NO POTATOES, carrots, yautía, yuca, or other root vegetables. Confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce or wine reduction. Serve with a side of avocado or steamed greens.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Rabo Encendido, por favor, sin papas, zanahorias, yautía, yuca ni tubérculos. ¿La salsa no tiene azúcar? Acompáñelo con aguacate o vegetales al vapor.
For the Rabo Encendido, absolutely no potatoes, carrots, yautía, yuca, or other root vegetables. Confirm no sugar in the sauce. Serve with avocado or steamed greens.
Watch out for
High risk of hidden root vegetables (potatoes, yuca, malanga, taro). Tomato products can have sugar. Wine reduction might have residual 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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