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
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
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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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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