Pisillo de Pescado (Keto)
Venezuelan Shredded Fish Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or yuca. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Venezuelan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful Venezuelan stew made from shredded, typically dried and rehydrated, fish (such as salted cod or dogfish). It's cooked down with a vibrant sofrito of onions, bell peppers, garlic, and tomatoes, often enhanced with capers or olives. Served without traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Salted white fish (e.g., cod, cazón), olive oil, onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomatoes, capers, olives, cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes or yuca. Request to be served without arepas, rice, or plantains. Verify no added sugar in the sofrito base. Some versions might include black beans, which should be omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pisillo de Pescado, por favor, sin papa, yuca ni frijoles negros. Sírvalo sin arepas, arroz o plátanos. Confirme que el sofrito no lleva azúcar.
For the Pisillo de Pescado, no potatoes, yuca, or black beans. Please, no arepas, rice, or plantains. Confirm no added sugar in the sofrito.
Watch out for
Potatoes or root vegetables occasionally added for volume/texture. Hidden sugars in tomato sofritos. Often served with rice or arepas. Black beans (caraotas) are a common, high-carb addition in some variations.
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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