Paraguayan keto guide
Hostile
153 dishes40 keto as served115 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Paraguayan cuisine is challenging for keto due to its heavy reliance on corn, mandioca, and starches in almost all traditional dishes.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats like beef, pork, and chicken (asado/parrillada) are excellent keto choices, alongside fresh simple salads and cheese.
Danger zones
Sopa Paraguaya, chipa, mandioca (cassava) served boiled or fried, and any breaded items (milanesa, empanadas) are high-carb traps.
Best for
This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters who are skilled at deconstructing meals and comfortable with very limited traditional options.
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Chicharrón de Campo (Keto)
Crispy Fried Pork Belly/Meat (Keto)
A rustic and deeply satisfying Paraguayan dish featuring generous pieces of pork belly or fatty pork meat, slo…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein90 fat1000 kcal
Mollejas a la Parrilla (Keto)
Grilled Sweetbreads (Keto)
A prized delicacy in Paraguayan cuisine, Mollejas (sweetbreads, typically from beef calf or lamb) are grilled …
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
Chicharrón de Gallina
Crispy Fried Chicken (Paraguayan Style)
Crispy pieces of chicken, often including skin, deep-fried until golden brown and seasoned. A simple, rustic, …
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Chicharrón de Vaca
Crispy Fried Beef Belly/Skin (Keto)
Crispy fried pieces of beef belly or skin, slow-cooked until tender and then fried to achieve a crackling text…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein120 fat1280 kcal
Chicharrón Trenzado (Keto Modified)
Braided Crispy Pork Belly (Keto Modified)
A delectable dish of pork belly, often braided or rolled, slowly cooked until exceptionally tender, then fried…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Parrillada de Achuras (Keto)
Grilled Mixed Offal Platter (Keto)
A traditional platter showcasing various grilled offal meats, often including mollejas (sweetbreads), riñones …
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein100 fat1148 kcal
Surubí a la Manteca y Salvia (Keto Modificado)
Surubí Fish in Butter and Sage (Keto Modified)
Fillets of Surubí, a prized freshwater fish, pan-seared or baked and finished with a rich, aromatic sauce of b…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat680 kcal
Picada de Fiambres y Quesos (Keto Friendly)
Charcuterie Platter (Keto Friendly)
A platter featuring a selection of cured meats (fiambres) like various hams, salamis, and sausages, alongside …
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein90 fat1000 kcal
Pira Rovi Salteado
Sautéed Fish Roes
A regional delicacy featuring fresh fish roes (typically from local river fish), gently sautéed in butter with…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Chipa Piró de Queso (Keto)
Keto Paraguayan Cheese Crisps
A popular Paraguayan cheese snack, traditionally made with mandioca starch. This keto-modified version uses ha…
4 net4 total0 fibre32 protein38 fat480 kcal
Picanha a la Parrilla con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Picanha (Top Sirloin Cap) with Keto Vegetables
A popular cut of beef (top sirloin cap) known for its distinctive fat cap, grilled to perfection and served wi…
4 net8 total4 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Butifarra a la Plancha con Ensalada (Keto Modificado)
Grilled Paraguayan Sausage with Salad
Butifarra is a distinctive Paraguayan fresh pork sausage, known for its coarser texture and savory seasoning, …
5 net8 total3 fibre38 protein70 fat820 kcal
Mbejú de Queso y Huevos (Keto)
Keto Cheese and Egg Pancake
A traditional Paraguayan staple transformed into a keto-friendly, savory 'pancake' or 'crepe'. Made primarily …
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein60 fat780 kcal
Surubí a la Crema con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Surubí with Cream Sauce and Keto Vegetables
A fillet of Surubí, a popular freshwater catfish, lightly grilled or pan-fried, then topped with a rich and cr…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein70 fat850 kcal
Bife Chorreado (Keto Modificado)
Steak with Cheesy Cream Sauce (Keto Modified)
A popular cut of steak (e.g., sirloin, ribeye) pan-seared or grilled and then generously topped with a rich, c…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Cerdo Asado con Salsa Keto de Naranja y Hierbas
Roasted Pork with Keto Orange and Herb Sauce and Keto Sides
Tender, slow-roasted pork (e.g., pork shoulder or loin) served with a savory, low-carb orange and herb sauce. …
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein70 fat950 kcal
Chorizo Paraguayo a la Parrilla con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Paraguayan Sausage with Keto Vegetables
Savory Paraguayan chorizo, typically a pork sausage, grilled until tender and flavorful. Served here with a ge…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat780 kcal
Morcilla a la Parrilla con Ensalada (Keto Modificado)
Grilled Blood Sausage with Salad
A traditional blood sausage (morcilla), typically made from pork blood, fat, and a blend of spices. It is gril…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein58 fat680 kcal
Morcilla Frita con Ensalada Verde (Keto)
Fried Blood Sausage with Green Salad (Keto)
Morcilla (blood sausage), a savory sausage made from pork blood, fat, and seasonings, is pan-fried until crisp…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein70 fat780 kcal
Panceta a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Pork Belly with Keto Salad
Thick slices of pork belly, grilled until the fat is rendered and the skin is crispy, served alongside a refre…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein95 fat1050 kcal
Pato al Ajillo con Espárragos Salteados (Keto)
Garlic Duck with Sautéed Asparagus (Keto)
Succulent pieces of duck (often breast or leg) cooked in a fragrant garlic and olive oil sauce, served alongsi…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
Reviro de Almendras y Queso (Keto)
Keto Almond and Cheese 'Crumbles'
A Paraguayan-inspired dish reimagined from the traditional flour-based reviro. This keto version consists of a…
6 net12 total6 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
Tripa Gorda a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Large Intestine (Beef Tripe) with Keto Salad
A classic grilled offal dish featuring beef large intestine, known for its rich, fatty texture, served simply …
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein80 fat900 kcal
Chupe de Pescado (Keto con Crema y Queso)
Keto Creamy Fish and Cheese Stew
A luxurious and hearty stew featuring chunks of firm white fish (such as dorado or pacú) simmered in a rich, c…
7 net9 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
Kure Chyryry (Cerdo Frito) con Vegetales Keto
Fried Pork Belly (Kure Chyryry) with Keto Vegetables
Crispy fried pork belly, a traditional Paraguayan treat, typically served with mandioca. This keto-modified ve…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Rabada Estofada (Keto Modificado)
Braised Oxtail Stew (Keto)
Fork-tender oxtail, slowly braised in a rich, deeply flavored sauce with aromatic vegetables like onions, cele…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Berenjenas Rellenas con Carne (Keto Modificado)
Stuffed Eggplant with Meat and Cheese (Keto)
Halved eggplants, gently roasted or sautéed, then hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned gr…
8 net15 total7 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Carne a la Crema con Hongos (Keto Modificado)
Beef in Cream and Mushroom Sauce (Keto)
Tender pieces of beef, typically sirloin or tenderloin, quickly seared and then simmered in a rich, velvety cr…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Mbuti Frito/Guisado con Vegetales Keto (Keto Modificado)
Fried/Stewed Paraguayan Sausage (Mbuti) with Keto Vegetables
Authentic Paraguayan Mbuti sausage (a fresh pork and often blood sausage, distinct from chorizo), pan-fried un…
8 net12 total4 fibre58 protein70 fat850 kcal
Pato al Horno con Vegetales Keto
Roasted Duck with Keto Vegetables
Whole or half duck, slow-roasted until crispy-skinned and tender, served with a selection of roasted keto-frie…
8 net15 total7 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Riñones a la Crema con Hongos (Keto)
Creamy Kidneys with Mushrooms (Keto)
Tender beef kidneys sautéed with mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce.…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein70 fat800 kcal
Vaka Resa Estofado (Keto Modificado)
Braised Beef Eye (Keto Modified)
A traditional Paraguayan dish featuring braised beef eye, rich in gelatin and flavor. This keto version focuse…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Ensalada Mixta
Mixed Salad
A simple side salad typically consisting of fresh lettuce, slices of tomato, and onion, often dressed with oli…
9 net15 total6 fibre4 protein40 fat400 kcal
Riñones al Jerez (Keto)
Kidneys in Sherry Sauce (Keto)
Beef or veal kidneys sautéed and finished in a rich, savory sherry sauce. This offal dish is a flavorful and o…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Costillas de Cerdo a la Riojana (Keto Modificada)
Riojana-Style' Pork Ribs (Keto Modified)
Tender pork ribs slow-cooked or braised in a flavorful sauce with bell peppers, onion, and cured ham or bacon,…
10 net15 total5 fibre68 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Guiso de Chorizo y Vegetales (Keto, Inspirado en Guiso de Lentejas)
Keto Chorizo and Vegetable Stew (Lentil Stew Inspired)
A hearty, rustic stew, inspired by the comforting flavors of a traditional lentil stew but completely re-imagi…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein85 fat1050 kcal
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Chicharrón de Cuero (Keto)
Crispy Fried Pork Rinds (Keto)
A popular, naturally keto-friendly snack or appetizer in Paraguay, consisting of perfectly rendered and crispy…
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Sesos a la Manteca
Pan-fried Beef Brains in Butter
A rich and delicate traditional dish featuring beef brains, often pan-fried in generous amounts of butter with…
2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein75 fat820 kcal
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Costeletas de Vaca a la Plancha con Ensalada de Berro
Grilled Beef Chops with Watercress Salad
Hearty beef chops, typically a well-marbled cut, expertly grilled to your preferred doneness and simply season…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Mollejas a la Provenzal (Keto)
Keto Sautéed Sweetbreads with Garlic and Parsley
Succulent sweetbreads (mollejas), typically from beef, pan-seared or sautéed until crispy, and generously seas…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Queso a la Plancha con Hierbas
Grilled Cheese with Herbs
Thick slices of fresh Queso Paraguay (a semi-hard, fresh cheese) grilled or pan-fried until lightly golden and…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Bife de Chorizo con Salsa de Hongos (Keto)
Sirloin Steak with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (Keto)
A thick and juicy grilled Bife de Chorizo (sirloin steak), known for its excellent marbling and flavor. It's s…
5 net6 total1 fibre75 protein75 fat1000 kcal
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Chicharrón con Huevos Revueltos
Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Pork Rinds
A hearty and traditional Paraguayan breakfast or light meal, featuring crispy, fatty pork rinds (chicharrón) s…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein80 fat950 kcal
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Chorizo San Juanino a la Parrilla con Ensalada de Berro
Grilled San Juanino Sausage with Watercress Salad
A traditional, often spicy, regional pork and beef sausage from San Juan Bautista Misiones, grilled to perfect…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Chorizo Candela a la Plancha con Champiñones Salteados
Pan-fried Spicy Candela Sausage with Sautéed Mushrooms
A robust and spicy regional sausage known as Chorizo Candela, pan-fried to a crisp exterior, served with earth…
6 net9 total3 fibre40 protein65 fat780 kcal
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Revuelto de Huevos con Palmitos y Tocino
Scrambled Eggs with Hearts of Palm and Bacon
Creamy scrambled eggs mixed with tender pieces of hearts of palm and crispy fried bacon (tocino), a flavorful …
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Mollejas a la Crema con Hongos (Keto Modificado)
Sweetbreads in Cream Sauce with Mushrooms
Tender beef sweetbreads (mollejas) expertly sautéed and then simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with fresh mushr…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein90 fat980 kcal
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Guiso de Chinchulín con Vegetales Keto
Small Intestine Stew with Keto Vegetables
A traditional and robust stew made with tender chinchulín (beef small intestine), slow-cooked with a rich brot…
8 net13 total5 fibre45 protein65 fat790 kcal
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Carne de Cerdo al Horno con Especias y Vegetales Keto
Oven-Baked Pork with Spices and Keto Vegetables
A succulent cut of pork, such as a pork shoulder or leg, slow-baked in the oven until incredibly tender. Flavo…
9 net16 total7 fibre80 protein95 fat1200 kcal
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Pollo al Disco con Hongos y Vegetales Keto
Disco-Cooked Chicken with Mushrooms and Keto Vegetables
Chicken pieces (typically thighs or drumsticks) slow-cooked in a traditional 'disco' (plow disc) with an abund…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat850 kcal
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Cremoso de Queso y Coliflor
Creamy Cauliflower with Cheese (Keto)
A rich and comforting dish, reimagined from the traditional 'Arroz Quijo' (cheese rice), made with finely rice…
10 net15 total5 fibre25 protein65 fat750 kcal