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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Vaca Atada (Keto Modificada)
Slow-Cooked Whole Beef (Keto with Keto Sides)
A unique and traditional method of slow-cooking a large cut of beef (literally 'tied cow'), often done over ma…
1 net1 total0 fibre75 protein80 fat1024 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
Bife a Caballo (Keto Modificado)
Steak with Fried Egg and Keto Sides
A classic preparation featuring a generous cut of grilled beef steak (e.g., sirloin or ribeye), seasoned and c…
4 net6 total2 fibre80 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Bife de Chorizo a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Sirloin Strip Steak with Keto Salad
A thick-cut sirloin strip steak, grilled to your preference, served with a large fresh green salad containing …
4 net7 total3 fibre75 protein65 fat900 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
Pajagua (Tortillas de Carne Keto)
Keto Ground Beef Patties (Pajagua Inspired)
Savory ground beef patties seasoned with a blend of garlic, onions, and local spices, pan-fried to a golden cr…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein48 fat650 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
Riñones Salteados con Ajo y Perejil
Sautéed Beef Kidneys with Garlic and Parsley
Beef kidneys, carefully prepared and quickly sautéed in olive oil or butter with fresh garlic and chopped pars…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat620 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
Milanesa de Carne a la Plancha (Sin Panizado)
Pan-Seared Unbreaded Beef Cutlet
A traditional milanesa is breaded and fried. This keto version features a tender beef cutlet, marinated in a s…
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Parrillada (Mixed Grill Selection)
Mixed Grill Platter
A generous platter featuring a selection of various grilled meats and offal, showcasing the rich BBQ culture o…
5 net6 total1 fibre100 protein85 fat1200 kcal
Pescado Frito (Keto con Ensalada Verde)
Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Green Salad (Keto)
A fresh fillet of local river fish (such as surubí or dorado), lightly seasoned and pan-fried to a crispy exte…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat600 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
Vaka Pyporé (Sopa de Pata de Vaca Keto)
Keto Cow's Foot Soup
A deeply nourishing and gelatinous soup, prepared from slow-cooked beef feet, which impart a rich collagen-fil…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat720 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
Bife Relleno con Vegetales Keto
Stuffed Steak with Keto Vegetables
A flavorful cut of beef (often sirloin or flank steak) stuffed with a savory mixture and then rolled, seared, …
6 net10 total4 fibre75 protein60 fat850 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
Lomo a la Parrilla (Simple Grilled Beef Loin)
Grilled Beef Loin with Keto Sides
A classic grilled beef loin, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, cooked over an open flame until juicy and t…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein58 fat780 kcal
Matambre Relleno (Versión Keto)
Stuffed Flank Steak (Keto Version)
Flank steak (matambre) rolled and stuffed with a savory keto-friendly mixture of low-carb vegetables, hard-boi…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein50 fat750 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
Pechuga de Pollo Rellena con Queso y Espinaca (Keto)
Keto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cheese and Spinach
A succulent chicken breast, butterflied and generously stuffed with a creamy, savory mixture of cheeses (e.g.,…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein65 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
Tortilla de Verduras (Keto)
Keto Vegetable Omelette/Frittata
A hearty omelette or frittata made with fresh eggs and a selection of low-carb vegetables, often including bel…
6 net9 total3 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
Batiburrillo (Keto Modificado)
Keto Modified Offal Stir-fry
A rustic and flavorful stir-fry featuring a mix of beef offal such as heart, liver, and kidney, quickly cooked…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Bife Koygua
Steak with Fried Egg and Onion
A popular Paraguayan comfort dish featuring a pan-fried beef steak (usually a thin cut), generously topped wit…
7 net10 total3 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
Brochetas de Carne y Vegetales a la Parrilla (Keto)
Grilled Beef Skewers with Keto Vegetables
Skewers featuring tender chunks of beef (e.g., sirloin or rump) alternated with keto-friendly vegetables like …
7 net12 total5 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
Carne Picada con Queso y Crema (Keto, Inspirado en Chipa So'o Relleno)
Keto Ground Beef and Cheese Bake (Chipa So'o Inspired Filling)
This dish takes the delicious, savory filling of the traditional Paraguayan Chipa So'o (a meat-filled corn bre…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein75 fat980 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
Cordero Estofado con Vegetales (Keto Modificado)
Lamb Stew with Keto Vegetables
Hearty cuts of lamb (e.g., shoulder, leg) slow-cooked to perfection in a savory stew with a rich broth, onions…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Costeleta de Cerdo a la Parrilla con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Pork Chop with Keto Vegetables
A classic grilled pork chop, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, cooked to perfection. Served here with a se…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Higadito Salteado de Pollo con Cebolla
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Onion
Chicken livers quickly sautéed with caramelized onions, garlic, and herbs in butter or olive oil. A simple yet…
7 net9 total2 fibre45 protein42 fat580 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
Pamplona de Pollo (Keto Modificado)
Stuffed Chicken Roll (Keto Modified)
A flavorful chicken breast pounded thin, then rolled and generously stuffed with savory fillings such as ham, …
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Pescado a la Mostaza con Vegetales Salteados
Fish with Mustard Sauce and Sautéed Vegetables
A popular fish dish where a pan-seared or baked white fish fillet (such as surubí or pacú) is served with a cr…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Pescado al Horno con Vegetales (Keto)
Baked Fish with Keto Vegetables
A whole fish or fillet (such as pacú or surubí) baked until tender and flaky, seasoned with herbs, garlic, and…
7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
Pollo al Spiedo (sin piel caramelizada)
Rotisserie Chicken (Keto, skin not caramelized)
A whole chicken slow-roasted on a rotisserie, resulting in incredibly moist meat and crispy skin. For a keto o…
7 net8 total1 fibre70 protein55 fat800 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
Revuelto Gramajo (Keto Modificado sin Papas)
Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Keto Vegetables
A popular dish, traditionally featuring scrambled eggs mixed with crispy fried potatoes and strips of ham or b…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein50 fat670 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
Carne con Palmitos (Keto Modificado)
Beef with Hearts of Palm (Keto Modified)
Tender pieces of beef (often cut for stewing or sautéing) cooked with slices of hearts of palm, onions, garlic…
8 net14 total6 fibre65 protein45 fat720 kcal
Carne Molida Salteada con Vegetales (Keto Modificado)
Sautéed Ground Beef with Keto Vegetables
A straightforward and satisfying dish of savory ground beef, sautéed with a colorful mix of onions, bell peppe…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein65 fat780 kcal
Gallina al Disco con Vegetales (Keto Modificado)
Chicken Cooked in a Disc with Keto Vegetables
A rustic and flavorful dish where tender chicken pieces (often thighs and drumsticks) are slowly cooked in a t…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Lengua a la Jardinera (Keto Modificada)
Braised Tongue with Keto Vegetable Medley
Tender, slow-braised beef tongue, typically fork-tender, served in a rich and savory sauce with a colorful med…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 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
Parrillada de Verduras (Sin Papas/Mandioca)
Grilled Keto Vegetable Platter (No Potatoes/Cassava)
A generous platter of various seasonal vegetables, grilled to perfection, seasoned with herbs and olive oil. T…
8 net15 total7 fibre8 protein30 fat350 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
Pescado a la Criolla (Keto Modificado)
Fish in Creole-Style Vegetable Sauce (Keto)
A tender fish fillet (e.g., surubí or dorado) cooked in a robust and savory 'criolla' sauce made from fresh to…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
Pescado al Coco con Vegetales (Keto Modificado)
Fish in Coconut Milk with Vegetables (Keto)
A delicate fish fillet (e.g., surubí or pacú) gently cooked in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with full-fat co…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Picada de Mariscos (Keto Modificado)
Keto Modified Seafood Platter
A generous platter of various cooked seafood, common near Paraguay's rivers. This keto version includes grille…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat780 kcal
Pollo al Ajillo con Vegetales Salteados
Garlic Chicken with Sautéed Vegetables
Chicken pieces (often boneless thighs or breast) pan-fried or baked with an abundant amount of garlic, olive o…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Pollo al Horno con Hierbas y Vegetales (Keto)
Oven-Roasted Chicken with Herbs and Keto Vegetables
Succulent oven-roasted chicken, often a whole chicken or large pieces, seasoned with traditional Paraguayan he…
8 net12 total4 fibre75 protein40 fat700 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
Salpicón de Res (Keto Modificado)
Shredded Beef Salad (Keto Modified)
A refreshing and hearty salad featuring tender shredded slow-cooked beef, mixed with onions, bell peppers, fre…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat800 kcal
Sopa de Pollo (Keto)
Chicken Broth Soup
A rich, flavorful chicken broth soup made with tender chicken pieces and non-starchy vegetables like onion, be…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal