Hallaca de Plátano Verde (Keto)
Keto Green Plantain Hallaca (Venezuelan Tamale Style)
No, skip this one: about 19g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A ketogenic adaptation of the traditional Venezuelan hallaca. This version features a wrapper made from green plantain and pork rinds (chicharrón) instead of cornmeal, encasing a rich, savory stew of slow-cooked beef, pork, and chicken, with capers, and olives. Raisins are typically omitted for strict keto adherence. The hallaca is then steamed in a banana leaf.
Key ingredients
Green plantain, pork rinds (chicharrón), beef, pork, chicken, bell peppers, onions, garlic, capers, olives, olive oil, spices (cumin, annatto).
If you order it anyway
Ensure no raisins in the filling. Confirm the wrapper is green plantain and pork rind-based, not cornmeal. Request confirmation of no added sugar in the stew base.
Watch out for
Green plantain still contributes higher carbs than non-starchy vegetables; portion control is advised. Hidden sugars in stew (uncommon but possible). Bell peppers and onions in the filling contribute carbs.
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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