Pulpo a la Gallega
Galician Style Octopus
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'sin patatas' (without potatoes). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Spanish dishes.
What it is
Tender boiled octopus, typically sliced and dressed generously with high-quality olive oil, smoked paprika, and coarse sea salt. Simple and intensely flavorful.
Key ingredients
Octopus, olive oil, smoked paprika, sea salt.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ask for 'sin patatas' (without potatoes). Ensure no starchy sides are inadvertently added.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pulpo a la Gallega, por favor sin patatas.
For the Pulpo a la Gallega, strictly no potatoes, please. Sin patatas.
Watch out for
TRADITIONALLY SERVED WITH A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF BOILED POTATOES, which are very high carb. Paprika itself has negligible carbs but can be mixed with flour or sugar in some non-authentic varieties (rare in Spain).
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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