Cucumber Chow
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Trinidadian dishes.
What it is
A popular, refreshing, and zesty side dish or snack made with thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in a potent mixture of fresh lime juice, fiery scotch bonnet pepper, crushed garlic, and finely chopped fresh herbs like chadon beni (culantro) or cilantro.
Key ingredients
Cucumber, fresh lime juice, scotch bonnet pepper (to taste), garlic, chadon beni/cilantro, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar is used, as some fruit chows contain sugar. This dish is naturally very low carb.
Watch out for
None significant if prepared traditionally and without added 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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