Ecuadorian keto guide
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283 dishes61 keto as served117 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Ecuadorian cuisine to keto is highly challenging due to the pervasive role of high-carb starches and grains in most traditional dishes.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various quality meats (pork, beef, chicken), fresh seafood, eggs, cheese, and avocado.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are ubiquitous potatoes, plantains (maduro, verde), rice, yuca, mote (hominy), corn, and most soups that are typically starch-thickened.
Best for
This cuisine is best for keto dieters who are extremely disciplined, comfortable requesting significant modifications or deconstructing meals, and willing to forgo many traditional accompaniments.
2 matching dishes
Tripa Mishqui
Grilled Tripe
A popular street food or appetizer featuring skewers or pieces of grilled beef tripe, seasoned and cooked unti…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein40 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Bofe Asado con Ensalada (Keto)
Grilled Beef Lungs with Salad (Keto)
Grilled beef lungs, a less common but authentic and flavorful offal dish in Ecuador, often seasoned simply and…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal