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.
22 matching dishes
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
Pescado Envuelto en Hoja de Banana (Keto)
River Fish Wrapped in Banana Leaf (Keto)
Fresh river fish, such as surubí or dorado, seasoned with herbs and spices, then wrapped in a banana leaf and …
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein20 fat340 kcal
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 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
Pescado a la Plancha/Parrilla
Grilled Fish
Fresh river fish, such as pacu, surubí, or dorado, simply grilled or pan-fried with salt and pepper. Often ser…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
So'o Ka'ê (Carne Seca y Tostada)
Toasted/Dried Beef Strips
Thin strips of beef, typically seasoned and pan-fried or baked until thoroughly dried and crispy, akin to a ru…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat580 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
Asado Paraguayo
Paraguayan Grilled Meats
A quintessential Paraguayan experience featuring various cuts of beef (ribs, flank steak, sirloin) and sometim…
3 net4 total1 fibre85 protein75 fat1050 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
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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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Chicharrón de Pescado (Keto)
Crispy Fried Fish Pieces (Keto)
Crispy, deep-fried pieces of white fish (like surubí), seasoned simply with salt and pepper. For keto, it's pr…
1 net2 total1 fibre55 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Palomita a la Parrilla con Ensalada de Rúcula
Grilled Palomita Steak with Arugula Salad
Palomita, a flavorful and tender cut of beef (similar to top blade or shoulder clod), grilled to perfection. I…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein44 fat640 kcal
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Pescado a la Plancha con Salsa Verde
Pan-Seared Fish with Green Herb Sauce
A fresh white fish fillet, often surubí or dorado, pan-seared or grilled until perfectly cooked. It is then ge…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat620 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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Ensalada de Huevo y Queso (Keto)
Keto Egg and Cheese Salad
A simple and satisfying salad featuring substantial pieces of hard-boiled eggs and cubes of local Queso Paragu…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Pescado a la Provenzal (Keto)
Keto Pan-Seared Fish with Garlic and Parsley
Fresh river fish fillet, such as Surubí or Dorado (common in Paraguay), pan-seared or grilled to flaky perfect…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal