Ecuadorian keto guide
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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.
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Cabrito Asado con Ensalada Fresca
Roast Baby Goat with Fresh Salad
Tender young goat (cabrito) meat, slow-roasted or grilled, seasoned with traditional Andean herbs like cumin a…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Ensalada de Champiñones Asados con Queso de Cabra (Keto)
Keto Roasted Mushroom Salad with Goat Cheese
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring earthy roasted mushrooms, crumbled goat cheese, and fresh mixed greens…
5 net9 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat480 kcal
Ensalada de Atún (sin tostadas)
Tuna Salad (Keto, without crackers)
A refreshing and savory tuna salad, a common cold dish in Ecuador, usually served with crackers. For keto, it'…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein50 fat620 kcal
Tortilla de Camarón Keto (Tortilla de Huevo y Camarón)
Keto Shrimp Omelet
A savory omelet-style fritter made with fresh shrimp, eggs, finely diced vegetables like onions and bell peppe…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal
Seco de Pato con Vegetales Keto
Duck Stew with Keto Vegetables
A slow-cooked, tender duck stew with a rich, savory sauce flavored with naranjilla (lulo), onions, peppers, an…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat750 kcal
Conejo Asado con Vegetales a la Parrilla
Grilled Rabbit with Roasted Vegetables
Succulent roasted or grilled rabbit, seasoned with local herbs and spices, served with a generous portion of g…
9 net15 total6 fibre80 protein50 fat800 kcal
Seco de Pescado con Salsa de Coco y Vegetales Keto
Fish Stew with Coconut Sauce & Keto Vegetables
Flaky white fish fillets (such as snapper or corvina) gently simmered in a luscious and aromatic coconut-based…
9 net14 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Caldo de Pescado con Maní (Sopa Cremosa de Pescado y Cacahuate Keto)
Keto Fish and Peanut Cream Soup
A rich and creamy fish soup, distinctive for its peanut-infused broth. It features chunks of firm white fish, …
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
Estofado de Carne con Salsa de Maní y Vegetales Keto
Beef Stew with Creamy Peanut Sauce & Keto Vegetables
Tender chunks of slow-cooked beef simmered in a rich, velvety, and distinctive Ecuadorian peanut-based sauce, …
10 net16 total6 fibre55 protein58 fat780 kcal
Cuy Asado
Roasted Guinea Pig with Green Salad
A traditional Andean delicacy featuring a whole guinea pig, seasoned with salt, cumin, garlic, and achiote, th…
11 net15 total4 fibre70 protein55 fat780 kcal
Estofado de Carne (con Vegetales Keto)
Beef Stew with Keto Vegetables
A hearty beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef braised in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with onions, g…
11 net16 total5 fibre60 protein45 fat720 kcal
Langostinos a la Parrilla
Grilled Prawns with Garlic Butter and Green Salad
Succulent large prawns (langostinos) expertly grilled, often after a light marinade of garlic, olive oil, and …
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein48 fat680 kcal
Pescado Sudado
Steamed Fish with Vegetables (No Carbs)
A light and flavorful dish featuring a tender white fish fillet (such as corvina or snapper) steamed in a savo…
11 net18 total7 fibre60 protein25 fat450 kcal
Pimientos Rellenos de Carne y Queso (Keto)
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat and Cheese
Sweet bell peppers generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, often combined with a sofr…
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Pulpo a la Plancha
Grilled Octopus with Garlic Butter and Green Salad
Tender octopus tentacles, perfectly grilled until lightly charred and smoky, typically marinated with garlic, …
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein48 fat680 kcal
Ají de Huevo (Keto Modificado)
Keto Egg and Peanut Stew with Vegetables
A traditional Ecuadorian dish featuring hard-boiled eggs smothered in a creamy, savory sauce made from ground …
12 net20 total8 fibre30 protein60 fat750 kcal
Crema de Pescado y Vegetales con Huevo y Queso (Estilo Fanesca Keto)
Creamy Fish & Vegetable Soup with Egg and Cheese (Fanesca Style Keto)
A profoundly modified yet distinctly flavorful keto interpretation of the traditional Ecuadorian Fanesca. This…
12 net20 total8 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Estofado de Pollo con Champiñones
Chicken and Mushroom Stew (Keto Modified)
A comforting and hearty chicken stew, enriched with earthy mushrooms and simmered in a flavorful, savory sauce…
12 net18 total6 fibre55 protein48 fat700 kcal
Locro de Coliflor con Queso (Keto)
Cauliflower and Cheese Soup (Keto Modified Locro)
A creamy and hearty soup traditionally made with potatoes, now reimagined for keto by using cauliflower floret…
12 net18 total6 fibre25 protein55 fat650 kcal
Seco de Pollo (Keto Modificado)
Keto Chicken Stew (with Cauliflower Rice)
A rich and savory chicken stew, traditionally prepared with a base of onions, tomatoes, peppers (refrito), spi…
12 net15 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Seco de Carne
Beef Stew
A savory beef stew, featuring tender cuts of beef slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce made with onions, toma…
15 net20 total5 fibre70 protein55 fat850 kcal
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Milanesa de Res Keto (con Empanizado de Almendra)
Keto Beef Cutlet (with Almond Flour Breading)
A thinly pounded beef cutlet, tenderized and coated in a crispy, seasoned almond flour breading, then pan-frie…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
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Chuleta a la Plancha con Ensalada y Aguacate (Keto)
Grilled Pork Chop with Salad and Avocado (Keto)
A thick, juicy pork chop seasoned with traditional Ecuadorian spices and grilled to perfection. Served with a …
6 net12 total6 fibre48 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Ostiones a la Plancha con Mantequilla de Ajo y Vegetales Verdes (Keto)
Grilled Oysters/Scallops with Garlic Butter and Green Vegetables (Keto)
Fresh, succulent oysters or scallops (depending on local availability) grilled to perfection and generously ba…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa Criolla (Keto Modificado)
Pan-Fried Fish with Creole Sauce (Keto Modified)
A succulent white fish fillet (such as Corvina or Tilapia), pan-fried or baked, generously topped with a fresh…
6 net9 total3 fibre50 protein48 fat680 kcal
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Sopa de Col con Queso Fresco (Keto)
Andean Style Cabbage and Fresh Cheese Soup (Keto)
A hearty and comforting Andean-inspired soup, featuring tender green cabbage leaves simmered in a savory broth…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Ubre Asada con Aguacate y Ensalada (Keto)
Grilled Cow Udder with Avocado and Salad (Keto)
A unique and traditional Ecuadorian dish featuring thinly sliced cow udder, marinated in local spices and gril…
6 net12 total6 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Caldo de Gallina Ahumada con Chayote y Hierbas (Keto)
Smoked Chicken Soup with Chayote and Herbs (Keto)
A flavorful and deeply aromatic soup featuring tender pieces of smoked chicken, imparting a distinctive smoky …
8 net14 total6 fibre45 protein35 fat520 kcal
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Bollo de Pescado Keto (con Coliflor y Vegetales)
Keto Fish Pudding (with Cauliflower and Vegetables)
A savory fish 'pudding' or cake, traditionally made with green plantain, is reimagined for keto using a base o…
9 net15 total6 fibre50 protein52 fat720 kcal
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Estofado de Jabalí con Vegetales Andinos (Keto)
Wild Boar Stew with Andean Vegetables (Keto)
A robust and flavorful stew made with tender wild boar meat, slow-cooked with a medley of native Andean vegeta…
9 net15 total6 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
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Estofado de Lengua (Keto)
Keto Stewed Beef Tongue
Tender beef tongue stewed slowly in a rich, savory sauce, often tomato-based with bell peppers, onions, and he…
9 net13 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Keto Arroz con Pollo (con Arroz de Coliflor)
Keto Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
A keto-friendly version of the classic chicken and rice dish, where traditional rice is replaced with cauliflo…
9 net15 total6 fibre50 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Keto Sango de Camarón (con Puré de Coliflor/Calabacín)
Keto Shrimp Stew (with Cauliflower/Zucchini Puree)
A keto-adapted version of the classic coastal sango, a thick shrimp stew traditionally made with green plantai…
9 net15 total6 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Menestrón (Estilo Ecuatoriano Keto)
Ecuadorian Style Keto Vegetable and Beef Soup
A hearty, thick Ecuadorian soup traditionally made with various vegetables, pasta, and beans. This keto versio…
9 net15 total6 fibre40 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Ají de Gallina Keto (Estofado de Pollo con Salsa de Ají Amarillo y Coliflor)
Keto Chicken Stew with Aji Amarillo Sauce and Cauliflower
A creamy and subtly spicy chicken stew, prepared with tender shredded chicken in a vibrant sauce made from 'aj…
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein58 fat780 kcal
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Chupe de Camarón (Keto Modificado)
Keto Shrimp Chowder (without potatoes/rice)
A rich and creamy seafood chowder featuring succulent shrimp, eggs, and cheese, simmered in a flavorful broth.…
10 net14 total4 fibre55 protein58 fat780 kcal
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Chupe de Langosta (Keto Modificado)
Keto Lobster Chowder
A luxurious coastal stew, keto-modified to highlight the sweet, succulent lobster meat in a creamy, savory bro…
10 net14 total4 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Corviche Keto (de Coliflor y Pescado)
Keto Fish and Cauliflower Fritters
A traditional coastal Ecuadorian fritter, re-imagined for keto. Instead of green plantain, this version uses r…
10 net15 total5 fibre35 protein42 fat550 kcal
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Higaditos de Pollo Salteados con Cebolla y Pimientos (Keto)
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Onion and Bell Peppers (Keto)
Tender chicken livers quickly sautéed with fresh slices of onion and colorful bell peppers, seasoned with trad…
10 net14 total4 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Mollejas de Pollo al Ajillo con Vegetales Salteados (Keto)
Chicken Gizzards with Garlic Sauce and Sautéed Vegetables (Keto)
Tender chicken gizzards, slow-cooked until tender, then sautéed in a fragrant garlic sauce. This flavorful off…
10 net14 total4 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Molo de Chayote con Huevo y Aguacate (Keto)
Keto Mashed Chayote with Egg and Avocado
A keto-friendly version of 'Molo,' traditionally a mashed potato dish, now utilizing mashed chayote. Cooked ch…
10 net18 total8 fibre20 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Pescado a la Brasa con Salsa de Maní Keto
Charcoal-Grilled Fish with Keto Peanut Sauce
Fresh white fish (like Corvina or Tilapia) expertly grilled over charcoal, imparting a smoky flavor. It's serv…
10 net16 total6 fibre60 protein68 fat880 kcal
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Pescado al Horno con Vegetales Mediterráneos (Keto)
Baked Fish with Mediterranean Vegetables (Keto)
A fresh whole fish or fillet (such as Corvina or Tilapia) baked with a colorful assortment of keto-friendly ve…
10 net18 total8 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Picante de Mariscos (Keto)
Spicy Seafood Stew (Keto)
A vibrant and spicy seafood stew featuring a mix of fresh seafood (shrimp, squid, fish) in a rich, flavorful b…
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat720 kcal
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Sopa de Carne con Fideos de Calabacín (Keto)
Keto Beef Soup with Zucchini Noodles
A comforting and hearty beef soup, traditionally made with noodles, now keto-friendly by replacing conventiona…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Tonga de Pescado Keto (Estofado de Pescado en Hoja de Bijao)
Keto Fish Stew in Bijao Leaf
A flavorful fish stew, often originating from the Manabí province, where a mix of fish and vegetables is cooke…
10 net16 total6 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Tonga de Pollo Keto (Estofado de Pollo en Hoja de Bijao con Acompañamientos Keto)
Keto Chicken Stew in Bijao Leaf (with Keto Sides)
A traditional Manabí dish, typically a chicken stew wrapped and steamed in a bijao leaf. The keto version focu…
10 net16 total6 fibre50 protein65 fat820 kcal
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Camarones a la Criolla
Creole-Style Shrimp
Shrimp cooked in a vibrant tomato-based sauce, typically featuring sautéed onions, garlic, bell peppers, and f…
11 net15 total4 fibre40 protein30 fat500 kcal
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Cazuela de Pollo con Maní y Vegetales (Keto)
Chicken and Peanut Casserole with Keto Vegetables
A rich, stew-like casserole made with tender chicken pieces, slowly simmered in a creamy and savory peanut sau…
11 net18 total7 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Lomo de Cerdo Encebollado (Keto Modificado)
Pork Loin with Caramelized Onions (Keto Modified)
Tender slices of pork loin sautéed with copious amounts of sweet and savory caramelized onions and bell pepper…
11 net14 total3 fibre65 protein58 fat780 kcal
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Seco de Gallina Criolla (Keto Modificado)
Free-Range Chicken Stew (Keto Modified)
A flavorful stew made with tender free-range chicken, slow-cooked in a rich sauce of onions, tomatoes, peppers…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
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"Arroz" con Camarón de Coliflor (Keto)
Cauliflower 'Rice' with Shrimp, Keto
A keto-friendly version of the popular Ecuadorian shrimp and rice dish, where riced cauliflower replaces tradi…
12 net18 total6 fibre45 protein35 fat520 kcal
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Chivo al Cacao con Vegetales Keto
Goat in Cacao Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Tender goat meat slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce infused with unsweetened cacao, onions, bell peppers, and…
12 net18 total6 fibre70 protein75 fat980 kcal
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Keto Caldo de Bola (con Bolas de Coliflor)
Keto Green Plantain Dumpling Soup (with Cauliflower Dumplings)
A hearty, savory beef broth soup featuring tender beef chunks and keto-friendly 'bola' dumplings made from cau…
12 net18 total6 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Mote Pillo Keto (con Coliflor y Huevo)
Keto Scrambled Eggs with Cauliflower and Cheese
A popular breakfast or brunch dish from the Andean region. This keto version replaces traditional 'mote' (homi…
12 net18 total6 fibre25 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Ceviche Jipijapa de Pescado Blanco (Keto sin Carbohidratos Añadidos)
Jipijapa White Fish Ceviche (Keto, No Added Carbs)
A unique coastal ceviche from the Manabí region, featuring diced white fish cured in fresh lime juice, blended…
13 net18 total5 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
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Estofado de Callos con Vegetales Verdes (Keto)
Tripe Stew with Green Vegetables (Keto)
Tender beef tripe simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, bell peppers, and carrots. This…
13 net20 total7 fibre60 protein60 fat820 kcal
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Yahuarlocro (Estilo Keto con Chayote)
Keto Blood Sausage and Offal Soup (with Chayote)
A robust and traditional soup from the Ecuadorian highlands, typically made with lamb innards, blood sausage (…
13 net18 total5 fibre50 protein60 fat780 kcal
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Carne Guisada Oscura con Vegetales (Estilo Caucara Keto)
Dark Beef Stew with Vegetables (Caucara Style Keto)
A hearty Ecuadorian beef stew, Caucara style, characterized by its rich, dark, and complex sauce. Tender chunk…
14 net22 total8 fibre65 protein68 fat920 kcal
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Caldo de Bola de Maní (Keto con Bola de Coliflor)
Keto Peanut Beef Soup with Cauliflower 'Ball'
A keto interpretation of the famous Ecuadorian 'Caldo de Bola,' featuring a hearty beef broth enhanced with a …
15 net22 total7 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal