Cazón Guisado (Keto, sin acompañamientos)
Stewed Shark (Keto, without sides)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely omit all traditional carb sides such as arepas, empanadas, or rice. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Venezuelan dishes.
What it is
A flavorful and aromatic stew of shredded shark meat (cazón), slowly cooked with a sofrito of bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and herbs like cilantro and capers. Traditionally an *arepa* filling, it's hearty and satisfying on its own.
Key ingredients
Shark meat (cazón), bell peppers (red and green), onions, tomatoes (small amount for flavor/color), garlic, cilantro, capers, olive oil, annatto (onoto) for color, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely omit all traditional carb sides such as arepas, empanadas, or rice. Ensure no added sugar in the tomato base or any flour/cornstarch thickeners.
Watch out for
Added sugar in the tomato base or sofrito, flour/cornstarch used as thickeners, served with forbidden high-carb side dishes.
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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