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.
22 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
Erizo Fresco
Fresh Sea Urchin (Raw)
A simple yet exquisite delicacy, fresh raw sea urchin roe (often served in its shell) offers a unique briny fl…
5 net5 total0 fibre15 protein10 fat150 kcal
Tilapia al Ajillo con Aguacate
Garlic Tilapia with Avocado
A fresh tilapia fillet pan-fried or sautéed in generous amounts of garlic-infused olive oil, resulting in a te…
5 net10 total5 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Bandeja de Mariscos a la Plancha (Keto)
Grilled Seafood Platter (Keto)
A lavish platter showcasing a variety of grilled seafood, such as white fish fillets, large shrimp, calamari, …
6 net10 total4 fibre68 protein52 fat800 kcal
Picadillo de Carne con Huevo Frito y Aguacate
Minced Beef with Fried Egg and Avocado
A hearty dish featuring seasoned minced beef (ground beef) sautéed with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and trad…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Salpicón de Mariscos (Keto)
Keto Mixed Seafood Salad
A refreshing cold salad made with a medley of cooked seafood (such as shrimp, squid, octopus, and white fish) …
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Pescado al Vapor con Vegetales
Steamed Fish with Keto Vegetables
A light and healthy preparation of a whole fish or fillet (e.g., corvina or snapper), gently steamed with herb…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
Riñones al Vino
Kidneys in Wine Sauce (Keto Friendly)
Tender beef or lamb kidneys simmered in a rich, savory red wine sauce with aromatic vegetables. A traditional …
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat680 kcal
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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
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Gallina al Ajillo
Chicken in Garlic Sauce
Pieces of chicken (often bone-in, skin-on for flavor) sautéed and then simmered in a rich sauce heavily infuse…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Guanta Asada con Ensalada (Keto)
Roasted Paca with Salad (Keto)
A unique Amazonian delicacy featuring tender paca meat, slow-roasted to perfection, seasoned with local herbs …
4 net8 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Longaniza Asada con Ensalada y Aguacate (Keto)
Grilled Longaniza Sausage with Salad and Avocado (Keto)
Authentic Ecuadorian longaniza sausage, char-grilled to a savory crispness. This regional delicacy is made fro…
4 net8 total4 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Pescado Entero al Horno con Hierbas
Whole Baked Fish with Herbs
A whole fish (such as Tilapia or Corvina), baked until tender and flaky. It's typically seasoned simply with f…
4 net7 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Pechuga Rellena de Queso y Espinaca (Keto)
Keto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cheese and Spinach
A succulent chicken breast stuffed with a creamy mixture of cheese and spinach, often pan-fried or baked. Serv…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Pescado Asado en Hoja de Plátano (Keto)
Baked Fish in Banana Leaf (Keto)
Fresh fish fillet (such as snapper or corvina) meticulously marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, then wra…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein20 fat450 kcal
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Picadillo de Pescado con Huevo y Aguacate (Keto)
Fish Hash with Egg and Avocado (Keto)
A savory and satisfying 'hash' featuring flaked white fish (often left-over cooked fish), sautéed with a sofri…
5 net10 total5 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Ceviche de Calamar (Keto)
Keto Squid Ceviche
A refreshing ceviche featuring tender squid marinated in fresh lime juice, combined with thinly sliced red oni…
6 net9 total3 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Hígado de Pollo Encebollado (Keto)
Chicken Liver with Sautéed Onions (Keto)
Pan-fried or gently stewed chicken livers, served with a generous topping of caramelized onions. A simple yet …
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Salpicón de Cerdo con Aguacate (Keto)
Shredded Pork Salad with Avocado (Keto)
A refreshing and flavorful cold salad featuring tender, shredded pork (often leftover fritada or pernil) mixed…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein48 fat680 kcal
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Camarones a la Piedra con Vegetales Salteados (Keto)
Shrimp on the Stone with Sautéed Keto Vegetables
Fresh shrimp quickly cooked on a searing hot stone (or cast-iron skillet to mimic the effect), seasoned simply…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Ensalada de Atún y Palmito (Keto)
Tuna and Palm Heart Salad (Keto)
A refreshing and light salad combining tender flaked tuna with slices of fresh palm heart, crisp lettuce, toma…
7 net12 total5 fibre35 protein35 fat500 kcal
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Ceviche de Ostras (Keto)
Oyster Ceviche (Keto)
A refreshing and tangy ceviche featuring plump, fresh oysters marinated in a vibrant mix of freshly squeezed l…
9 net12 total3 fibre25 protein10 fat250 kcal