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.
21 matching dishes
Fritada de Cerdo (sin Acompañamientos Carbos)
Fried Pork (without Carb Sides)
Crispy, succulent pieces of pork that have been first boiled in water with aromatic spices and then fried in t…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein85 fat1050 kcal
Aguacate Relleno de Atún (Keto)
Stuffed Avocado with Tuna Salad (Keto)
Ripe avocado halves generously filled with a creamy, savory tuna salad made with mayonnaise, finely chopped re…
4 net10 total6 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
Camarones al Ajillo (Keto)
Garlic Shrimp (Keto Style)
Succulent shrimp sautéed quickly in a rich sauce of olive oil, generous amounts of garlic, and butter, often f…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Costillas de Cerdo Asadas con Ensalada Verde
Roasted Pork Ribs with Green Salad
Juicy roasted pork ribs, seasoned with traditional Ecuadorian spices, served with a simple green salad dressed…
5 net8 total3 fibre75 protein70 fat950 kcal
Huevos Revueltos con Chorizo y Aguacate
Scrambled Eggs with Sausage and Avocado
A hearty Ecuadorian breakfast or light meal featuring classic scrambled eggs cooked with savory, fatty Ecuador…
5 net10 total5 fibre40 protein65 fat800 kcal
Queso Fresco a la Plancha con Aguacate y Pico de Gallo Keto
Grilled Fresh Cheese with Avocado and Keto Pico de Gallo
Slices of authentic Ecuadorian fresh cheese ('Queso Fresco'), lightly grilled or pan-seared until warm and sli…
5 net8 total3 fibre20 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Bofe Frito
Fried Beef Lung
Slices of beef lung, typically pre-boiled until tender, then pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy. It's simply…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein55 fat680 kcal
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Lengua Frita
Fried Tongue
Beef tongue, slow-cooked until extremely tender, then sliced and pan-fried or deep-fried until the exterior is…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Sesos Fritos
Fried Brains
Slices of beef or pork brains, usually pre-boiled until tender, then pan-fried or deep-fried until lightly gol…
2 net2 total0 fibre20 protein65 fat700 kcal
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Bocachico Frito (con Acompañamientos Keto)
Fried Bocachico Fish with Keto Sides
Bocachico, a freshwater fish known for its distinct flavor, is seasoned and fried until crispy, a popular dish…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Cangrejos al Ajillo (Keto)
Garlic Crabs (Keto)
Fresh crabs cooked and tossed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, seasoned with herbs and spices. A decadent seaf…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat500 kcal
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Chicharrón de Pescado (Keto)
Crispy Fried Fish Skin (Keto)
Crispy, savory pieces of deep-fried fish skin, typically from larger white fish like Corvina or Pargo. These a…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Ensalada de Aguacate con Queso Fresco (Keto)
Avocado and Fresh Cheese Salad (Keto)
A simple, classic salad featuring generous slices of ripe avocado paired with savory, firm fresh cheese (queso…
4 net9 total5 fibre20 protein50 fat550 kcal
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Patitas de Cerdo Reventadas con Ají (Keto)
Crispy Fried Pig Trotters with Hot Sauce (Keto)
Pig trotters (pata de cerdo) slow-cooked until incredibly tender, then expertly fried until the skin becomes d…
4 net4 total0 fibre50 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Tortilla de Huevo con Sesos
Egg Omelet with Brains
A unique and savory omelet or scramble made with fresh eggs and delicately cooked beef brains (sesos), often s…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Buche Frito con Aguacate y Ensalada (Keto)
Fried Pork Stomach with Avocado and Salad (Keto)
Crispy and savory fried pork stomach (buche), a traditional Ecuadorian delicacy. It's often simply seasoned an…
5 net10 total5 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Chicharrón de Pollo con Aguacate y Pico de Gallo (Keto)
Fried Chicken Skin with Avocado and Pico de Gallo (Keto)
Crispy fried chicken skin, rich in flavor and texture, served alongside creamy avocado slices and a fresh, tan…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein75 fat800 kcal
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Chontacuro Asado con Ensalada Verde (Keto)
Grilled Palm Weevil Larvae with Green Salad (Keto)
An adventurous and authentic delicacy from the Ecuadorian Amazon. Chontacuro, large palm weevil larvae, are gr…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
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Fritada de Menudencias (Keto)
Keto Fried Mixed Offal Plate
A hearty plate featuring various fried organ meats (menudencias) such as liver, kidney, and heart, seasoned an…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Pescado Apandado Keto (con Harina de Almendra)
Keto Breaded Fish (Almond Flour)
A keto version of classic breaded fish, where fresh fish fillets are coated in a crispy almond flour or pork r…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat720 kcal
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Queso de Hoja Asado con Chicharrón y Aguacate (Keto)
Grilled Leaf Cheese with Pork Cracklings and Avocado (Keto)
A traditional Ecuadorian 'Queso de Hoja', a fresh cheese often wrapped in achira leaves for flavor, grilled un…
5 net9 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal