Mojito Trujillano (Keto)
Trujillo-Style Shredded Fish Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, yuca, or other root vegetables are added. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Venezuelan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional dish from Venezuela's Trujillo state, featuring shredded white fish (often skate or dogfish) slow-cooked in a rich sofrito made with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and annatto oil. This keto version is served standalone, without any high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., skate, cod), olive oil, annatto oil (achiote), onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, yuca, or other root vegetables are added. Request to be served without arepas, rice, or plantains. Confirm no added sugar in the sofrito base.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Mojito Trujillano, por favor, sin papa, yuca ni tubérculos. Sírvalo sin arepas, arroz o plátanos. Confirme que el sofrito no lleva azúcar.
For the Mojito Trujillano, no potatoes, yuca, or other root vegetables. Please, no arepas, rice, or plantains. Confirm no added sugar in the sofrito.
Watch out for
Potatoes or yuca might be added for texture in some preparations. Hidden sugars often used in tomato-based sofritos to balance acidity. Traditionally served with high-carb sides like arepas or rice.
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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