Chicharrones de Pescado
Fried Fish Cracklings
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Venezuelan dishes.
What it is
Crispy, bite-sized pieces of fresh white fish, typically cod or snapper, deep-fried until golden brown. Served hot, often with a wedge of lime. Naturally low-carb and a popular snack or appetizer.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (e.g., snapper, cod), coconut flour or almond flour (for dusting, minimal), salt, pepper, garlic powder, frying oil (e.g., coconut oil, avocado oil, lard).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no wheat flour in dusting (request almond or coconut flour, or plain fish without flour). Ask for keto-friendly frying oil if concerned. Typically served with lime, often with no carb sides.
Watch out for
Possible use of wheat flour for dusting (request almond or coconut flour or plain), breading could be thick in some restaurants. Frying oil quality.
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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