Salmorejo de Jueyes
Crabmeat Salad/Stew
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant and flavorful dish made with fresh crabmeat sautéed with a sofrito base (culantro, peppers, onions, garlic), tomatoes, and sometimes olives and capers. It can be served warm or at room temperature.
Key ingredients
Fresh or canned crabmeat, olive oil, sofrito (green bell peppers, onions, fresh garlic, culantro, aji dulce), tomato sauce/paste, sea salt, black pepper, green olives, capers.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce or sofrito base. Request it served without high-carb accompaniments like crackers, bread, or plantain chips.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Salmorejo de Jueyes: ¿La salsa de tomate o el sofrito no llevan azúcar? Por favor, sin galletas, pan ni chips de plátano.
Salmorejo de Jueyes: please confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce or sofrito. Serve without crackers, bread, or plantain chips.
Watch out for
Added sugar in pre-made tomato products or sofrito, and common high-carb accompaniments (crackers, tostones, bread).
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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