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Baby Squid in its Own Ink (Without Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request to be served without rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Uruguayan dishes.
What it is
Small, tender squid cooked in a characteristic rich, dark sauce derived from their own ink, often with sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of tomato. Served without the traditional accompaniment of rice.
Key ingredients
Baby squid, squid ink, onion, garlic, olive oil, dry white wine (optional), minimal tomato paste, spices, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request to be served without rice. Confirm no added sugars in the sauce.
Watch out for
This dish is almost always served with a side of white rice, which must be explicitly omitted. Pre-made sauces might contain 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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