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.
52 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
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
Caldo de Huesos con Carne Desmenuzada (Keto)
Bone Broth with Shredded Meat (Keto)
A rich, nourishing bone broth made from beef or chicken bones, simmered for hours, and served with generous ch…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein30 fat475 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
Corazón a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Beef Heart with Keto Salad
Grilled beef heart, a traditional and highly nutritious cut of offal, seasoned and cooked over an open flame u…
4 net8 total4 fibre70 protein30 fat600 kcal
Ensalada de Gallina Desmenuzada (Keto)
Shredded Chicken Salad (Keto)
A refreshing and protein-rich salad featuring tender shredded chicken, mixed with fresh low-carb vegetables li…
4 net8 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Guasú al Ajillo (Keto)
Giant Apple Snail with Garlic (Keto)
A unique traditional dish featuring guasú (giant apple snails) prepared simply with generous amounts of garlic…
4 net5 total1 fibre27 protein30 fat398 kcal
Lengua a la Vinagreta
Beef Tongue Vinaigrette
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue sliced thin and marinated in a tangy vinaigrette with bell peppers, onion, and…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat580 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
Ensalada de Palmito
Palm Heart Salad
A refreshing salad featuring tender palm hearts, often combined with slices of hard-boiled egg, avocado, and a…
5 net10 total5 fibre8 protein30 fat350 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
Tortilla de Carne
Meat Omelette
A hearty omelette or frittata made with eggs, ground beef, and usually finely diced vegetables like onions and…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat650 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
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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
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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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Revuelto de Champiñones y Huevo con Queso Paraguay
Scrambled Mushrooms and Eggs with Paraguayan Cheese
A hearty and flavorful scramble featuring sautéed fresh mushrooms and eggs, enriched with generous cubes or sh…
4 net5 total1 fibre33 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Tortilla de Sesos (Keto Modificado)
Keto Brain Omelette
A unique and traditional omelette prepared with savory beef brains, eggs, and a touch of finely chopped herbs …
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein60 fat700 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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Lomito de Cerdo Relleno con Queso y Pimientos (Keto Modificado)
Keto Stuffed Pork Loin with Cheese and Peppers
Tender pork loin (lomito de cerdo) butterflied and stuffed with a savory mixture of melted Queso Paraguay and …
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Riñones Salteados con Cebolla y Pimientos (Keto)
Keto Sautéed Kidneys with Onion and Peppers
Tender beef kidneys quickly sautéed with fresh slices of onion and colorful bell peppers, offering a rich and …
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Salpicón de Pollo (Keto)
Keto Shredded Chicken Salad
A refreshing cold salad made with shredded cooked chicken, finely diced low-carb vegetables, and hard-boiled e…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal