Ecuadorian keto guide
Hostile
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.
4 matching dishes
Bistec Encebollado
Steak with Caramelized Onions
Thinly sliced beef steak pan-fried or grilled, then smothered in a generous amount of tender, savory carameliz…
16 net20 total4 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
Chaulafán de Coliflor
Cauliflower Fried Rice with Chicken and Shrimp
A keto-adapted version of the popular Ecuadorian fried rice, made with riced cauliflower instead of traditiona…
19 net30 total11 fibre90 protein75 fat1100 kcal
Ají de Carne (Keto con Coliflor)
Spicy Beef Stew with Peanut Sauce and Cauliflower
A hearty beef stew slow-cooked until tender in a rich and spicy peanut-based sauce, infused with local spices …
34 net49 total15 fibre97 protein100 fat1340 kcal
KAsoon
Lengua en Salsa de Maní (Keto)
Beef Tongue in Peanut Sauce (Keto)
Tender beef tongue cooked until succulent, then generously coated in a creamy, savory peanut sauce. A rich and…
17 net25 total8 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal