Guiso de Pescado Seco (Keto)
Keto Dried Salted Fish Stew
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, yuca, or plantain are added. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Venezuelan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Venezuelan dish, especially common during Lent. This savory stew features rehydrated and desalted dried fish (often bacalao or similar), sautéed with a sofrito of onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic, cooked until tender and rich in flavor, served without any starchy root vegetables or rice.
Key ingredients
Dried salted fish (e.g., cod/bacalao), onions, bell peppers (red, green), tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, bay leaves, cumin, fresh parsley, vegetable broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, yuca, or plantain are added. Confirm no sugar is used in the tomato base and no flour as a thickener.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce, starchy vegetables as fillers, flour thickeners, use of non-keto oils.
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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