Chipirones en su Tinta (sin arroz)
Baby Squid in its Own Ink (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sin arroz' (without rice) or 'sin guarnición' (without side dish). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Spanish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Small squid slowly simmered in a rich, dark sauce made from their own ink, onions, and sometimes a splash of wine. A deeply flavorful and traditional dish.
Key ingredients
Baby squid (chipirones), squid ink, onion, olive oil, garlic, white wine (often), tomato paste (sometimes), bay leaf, salt.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'sin arroz' (without rice) or 'sin guarnición' (without side dish). Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
Always served with rice in traditional settings. Some recipes might use a tiny bit of flour, or sugar in tomato paste.
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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