Costa Rican keto guide
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Chicharrones de Papada con Limón
Fried Pork Jowl with Lemon
Crispy fried pork jowl, a succulent and fatty cut of pork, seasoned simply with salt and served with fresh lim…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein78 fat950 kcal
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Consomé de Médula
Keto-Friendly Bone Marrow Broth
A rich, savory broth made from beef bones with bone marrow. Traditionally served as a restorative soup, this k…
2 net4 total2 fibre18 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Corazón de Pollo a la Plancha
Grilled Chicken Hearts
Flavorful chicken hearts, marinated lightly and grilled to tender perfection. A popular and protein-rich 'boca…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Cuajada Fresca con Aguacate
Fresh Curd Cheese with Avocado
A simple and refreshing dish featuring generous slices of soft, fresh, unaged Costa Rican cuajada (a type of c…
2 net5 total3 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Higadillas de Pollo Fritas
Fried Chicken Livers (Keto)
Crispy, deep-fried chicken livers seasoned simply with salt and pepper. A popular and flavorful 'boca' (appeti…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Huevos Fritos con Tocino
Fried Eggs with Bacon (Keto)
A classic Costa Rican breakfast or light meal consisting of perfectly fried eggs (huevo frito, typically with …
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein42 fat500 kcal
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Huevos Tibios con Aguacate (Estilo Keto)
Soft-Boiled Eggs with Avocado (Keto Style)
Two perfectly soft-boiled eggs, naturally rich and satisfying, served simply with generous slices of fresh, ri…
2 net9 total7 fibre14 protein33 fat380 kcal
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Pargo Entero Horneado con Mantequilla y Hierbas
Whole Baked Snapper with Butter and Herbs
A whole fresh red snapper, generously seasoned and roasted in the oven, basted with rich butter and aromatic f…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Pescado Entero al Vapor con Mantequilla y Hierbas (Estilo Keto)
Steamed Whole Fish with Butter and Herbs (Keto Style)
A whole fresh fish, gently steamed to perfection, seasoned with butter, garlic, and fresh herbs, maintaining i…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein48 fat680 kcal
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Tripas a la Parrilla con Limón
Grilled Tripe with Lemon
Crispy and tender beef tripe, simply grilled or pan-seared until golden brown, served hot with fresh lemon wed…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein28 fat400 kcal
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Bistec con Huevos Revueltos y Aguacate (Keto)
Keto Steak with Scrambled Eggs and Avocado
A pan-seared or grilled beef steak (bistec) served alongside fluffy scrambled eggs and fresh sliced avocado, o…
3 net8 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
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Boca de Pezuña
Pork Hocks in Vinaigrette (Appetizer)
Tender pork hocks (feet) slow-cooked until soft, then marinated and served cold in a tangy vinaigrette with th…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat650 kcal
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Calamares Fritos (Sin Rebozado)
Fried Calamari (Unbreaded)
Fresh calamari rings and tentacles, seasoned simply and deep-fried to a golden crisp without any flour or brea…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Camarones al Pil Pil
Garlic Chili Shrimp (Keto Pil Pil Style)
Succulent shrimp sizzling in a generous amount of olive oil infused with thinly sliced garlic and a touch of d…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Chicharrones de Pollo (Estilo Keto)
Crispy Fried Chicken Chunks (Keto Style)
Crispy, succulent pieces of chicken, deep-fried until golden brown, typically seasoned with garlic, lime, and …
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein48 fat680 kcal
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Consomé de Pollo con Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken Consommé with Egg
A light yet nourishing clear chicken broth (consommé) served warm, typically with a poached or soft-boiled egg…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein25 fat320 kcal
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Corazón de Res a la Parrilla
Grilled Beef Heart (Keto)
Tender and flavorful slices of beef heart, seasoned with garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper, then grilled over an…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
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Enrollados de Queso con Jamón
Cheese and Ham Rolls
A simple and satisfying 'boca' (snack) or light meal consisting of slices of local white cheese (like Turrialb…
3 net6 total3 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Ensalada de Espinacas con Tocino y Queso Fresco
Spinach Salad with Bacon and Fresh Cheese
A simple yet satisfying salad featuring a generous bed of fresh spinach, topped with crispy pan-fried bacon bi…
3 net6 total3 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Gallo de Costilla de Cerdo Desmenuzada (Sin Tortilla)
Shredded Pork Rib Meat "Gallo" (No Tortilla - Keto Style)
A flavorful 'gallo' (small portion often served in a tortilla) featuring tender, slow-cooked or roasted pork r…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Gallo de Pescado Ahumado (Sin Tortilla)
Smoked Fish Bites (Lettuce Wrapped)
A small portion (gallo) of seasoned, shredded smoked fish, often mixed with a simple pico de gallo (chopped to…
3 net5 total2 fibre35 protein18 fat320 kcal
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Huevos al Plato con Tocino y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Sunny-Side Up Eggs with Bacon and Cheese (Keto Style)
Classic sunny-side up eggs, pan-fried to your liking, served with crispy bacon slices and melted cheese. A pop…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein54 fat620 kcal
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Huevos Estrellados con Chorizo y Aguacate (Estilo Keto)
Fried Eggs with Chorizo and Avocado (Keto Style)
A hearty and satisfying keto breakfast or meal, featuring two or three perfectly fried eggs (huevos estrellado…
3 net7 total4 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Huevos Rellenos con Atún
Deviled Eggs with Tuna Filling
Hard-boiled eggs cut in half, with the yolks removed and mixed with canned tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, and seas…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Mollejas de Cerdo al Ajillo con Espárragos Asados
Pork Sweetbreads with Garlic and Roasted Asparagus
Tender pork sweetbreads sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil, served alongside lightly roasted asparagus spears…
3 net6 total3 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Muslos de Pollo Asados con Piel Crujiente (Estilo Keto)
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin (Keto Style)
Juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, seasoned simply and roasted to perfection, resulting in tender meat and…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Patitas de Cerdo a la Vinagreta (Estilo Keto)
Keto Pork Feet Vinaigrette
Tender, gelatinous pork feet, boiled until very soft, then cut into pieces and marinated in a tangy vinaigrett…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Pernil de Cerdo Asado con Piel Crujiente
Slow-Roasted Pork Leg with Crispy Skin
A generous portion of succulent slow-roasted pork leg, known for its tender meat and famously crispy crackling…
3 net3 total0 fibre70 protein68 fat900 kcal
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Pescado a la Parrilla con Mantequilla y Ajo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Grilled Fish with Garlic Butter
A fresh fish fillet (such as Mahi-Mahi or Corvina), seasoned and grilled to perfection, then generously basted…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa de Mantequilla y Limón con Alcaparras (Estilo Keto)
Fish Fillet in Butter, Lemon & Caper Sauce (Keto Style)
A flaky fish fillet (such as tilapia or mahi-mahi) pan-seared and served with a vibrant, tangy sauce made from…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Pescado Frito con Salsa Tártara (Estilo Keto)
Fried Fish with Tartar Sauce (Keto Style)
A crispy, pan-fried or deep-fried fish fillet, prepared without traditional breading, served with a creamy and…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Pollo Rostizado (Keto con Vegetales)
Rotisserie Chicken with Keto Vegetables
A whole or half chicken, perfectly seasoned and slow-roasted on a rotisserie, resulting in tender, juicy meat …
3 net5 total2 fibre90 protein45 fat800 kcal
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Sardinas Frescas al Mojo de Ajo (Estilo Keto)
Fresh Sardines in Garlic Mojo (Keto)
Fresh, whole sardines (often caught locally in coastal areas) grilled or pan-fried until tender, then generous…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat650 kcal
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Sopa Clara de Flor de Calabacín (Estilo Keto)
Clear Zucchini Flower Soup (Keto)
A delicate, clear broth soup featuring fresh zucchini flowers, often with light seasonings and perhaps a hint …
3 net5 total2 fibre12 protein12 fat180 kcal
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Tortilla de Queso con Loroco (Estilo Keto)
Cheese Omelette with Loroco Flower (Keto)
A fluffy, savory omelette prepared with fresh eggs and a generous amount of local cheese, filled with loroco—a…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Tortilla de Queso Palmito y Tocino (Estilo Keto)
Palm Heart Cheese and Bacon Omelette (Keto Style)
A fluffy omelette filled with rich, creamy local palm heart cheese and crispy bacon bits, seasoned with tradit…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Calamares a la Plancha con Mantequilla y Ajo (Estilo Keto)
Grilled Calamari with Garlic Butter (Keto Style)
Tender calamari (squid) rings and tentacles grilled or pan-seared quickly to perfection, bathed in a rich garl…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
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Cangrejos al Ajillo
Crabs in Garlic Sauce
Fresh whole crabs sautéed in abundant olive oil, butter, garlic, and a touch of white wine or lime juice, seas…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Ceviche de Palmito y Aguacate (Estilo Keto)
Palm Heart and Avocado Ceviche (Keto Style)
A refreshing vegetarian ceviche made with tender palm hearts, creamy avocado, red onion, cilantro, and bell pe…
4 net10 total6 fibre5 protein38 fat400 kcal
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Chicharrón de Cerdo con Cebolla Encurtida
Pork Rinds with Pickled Onions (Keto)
Crispy, deep-fried pork rinds (chicharrón de cerdo, typically from pork belly) served with vibrant, tangy pick…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Chicharrón de Pescado (Estilo Keto)
Crispy Fried Fish Bites with Lime and Keto Tartar Sauce
Crispy, bite-sized pieces of white fish, lightly seasoned and fried until golden. Traditionally, this dish mig…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Costillas de Cerdo al Horno (Keto)
Baked Pork Ribs (Keto Style)
Succulent pork ribs slow-baked in the oven until they are incredibly tender and nearly falling off the bone, s…
4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
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Cuajada Fresca con Aceite de Oliva y Tomate
Fresh Curd Cheese with Olive Oil and Tomato
A simple yet delicious and refreshing appetizer or light meal featuring thick slices of fresh, firm cuajada (a…
4 net6 total2 fibre25 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Cuajada Fresca con Cebolla y Aceite de Oliva
Fresh Curd Cheese with Onion and Olive Oil
A very simple, rustic, and authentic Costa Rican 'boca' (appetizer) or snack. Fresh, unsalted cuajada (curd ch…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Ensalada de Vainica con Huevo Duro (Estilo Keto)
Green Bean Salad with Hard-Boiled Egg (Keto Style)
A simple yet satisfying salad featuring blanched green beans and sliced hard-boiled eggs, typically dressed wi…
4 net8 total4 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Falda de Res a la Parrilla con Chimichurri
Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri (Keto Style)
Tender and flavorful grilled skirt steak, seasoned simply and served with a fresh, herbaceous chimichurri sauc…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Filete de Corvina a la Plancha con Salsa de Mantequilla y Limón
Grilled Corvina Fillet with Butter and Lemon Sauce
A tender corvina (sea bass) fillet, perfectly grilled or pan-seared, served with a rich, tangy sauce made from…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal
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Gallina Asada con Piel Crujiente (Estilo Keto)
Roasted Hen with Crispy Skin (Keto Style)
A whole or half mature hen (gallina), seasoned generously with garlic, lime, and herbs, then slow-roasted unti…
4 net4 total0 fibre68 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Gallina Rellena (Relleno Keto)
Keto Stuffed Roasted Hen
A festive and traditional dish of a whole hen, deboned and stuffed with a savory keto-friendly filling, then r…
4 net7 total3 fibre75 protein55 fat850 kcal
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Gallo de Jamón y Queso (sin tortilla)
Ham and Cheese Bites (No Tortilla)
A classic Costa Rican 'boca' or snack, traditionally served on a corn tortilla. For keto, it consists of slice…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein38 fat480 kcal
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Higadillas de Pollo al Ajillo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken Livers in Garlic Sauce
Succulent chicken livers sautéed in a rich garlic-infused olive oil sauce with a hint of white wine (optional)…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat620 kcal
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Higaditos de Pollo Salteados
Sautéed Chicken Livers
Quickly pan-fried chicken livers, seasoned and often sautéed with fresh onions, bell peppers, and garlic. A sa…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Lomo de Cerdo a la Plancha con Espárragos y Mantequilla
Pan-Seared Pork Loin with Asparagus and Butter
Tender pork loin fillet, pan-seared to perfection, served with fresh asparagus sautéed in generous amounts of …
4 net7 total3 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
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Mariscada al Vapor con Mantequilla y Hierbas (Estilo Keto)
Steamed Seafood Platter with Butter and Herbs (Keto Style)
A generous platter of mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams, white fish pieces) gently steamed with fresh herb…
4 net6 total2 fibre75 protein50 fat780 kcal
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Palmitos Asados con Mantequilla y Finas Hierbas
Grilled Hearts of Palm with Butter and Fine Herbs
Tender hearts of palm grilled or sautéed until lightly browned, generously coated in butter, and seasoned with…
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein30 fat300 kcal
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Pargo Entero a la Plancha con Mojo de Ajo (Estilo Keto)
Whole Grilled Red Snapper with Garlic Mojo (Keto)
A whole red snapper, seasoned and grilled to flaky perfection, then generously drizzled with a vibrant 'mojo d…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Parrillada de Vísceras (Estilo Keto)
Mixed Grilled Organ Meats (Keto Style)
A robust and traditional platter featuring a selection of grilled organ meats, such as beef heart, liver, and …
4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein40 fat700 kcal
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Paté de Hígado de Pollo (Keto)
Chicken Liver Pâté (Keto)
A rich and creamy chicken liver pâté, seasoned with traditional Costa Rican herbs and spices, typically served…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein50 fat580 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo a la Provenzal (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Breast Provencal (Keto Style)
A culinary staple found in many Costa Rican restaurants, featuring a pan-seared or grilled chicken breast seas…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo Asada con Encurtido de Cebolla Roja
Grilled Chicken Breast with Pickled Red Onion (Keto Style)
A juicy and tender chicken breast, simply grilled and served with a tangy, vibrant topping of thinly sliced pi…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal