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Peruvian keto guide

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Peruvian food
178 dishes32 keto as served128 with a photo

Keto friendliness

Fundamentally hostile to keto; the culinary DNA is inextricably tied to over 4,000 varieties of potatoes, plus corn and rice.

Top ingredients

Ceviche (only if you explicitly ask for no sweet potato or corn) and simple grilled meats.

Danger zones

Nearly every dish revolves around or is served with potatoes, french fries, rice, quinoa, yuca, or ají sauces thickened with crackers.

Best for

Highly disciplined dieters willing to completely deconstruct their meals and eat very plain proteins.

What to drink

Drinks you will see at Peruvian restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.

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178 dishes · page 1 of 3

Pescado Curado Ahumado
Smoked Cured Fish
Similar to cecina, this dish involves fish (often river fish from the jungle or certain sea fish) that has bee…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Cecina Frita
Fried Cured Pork
A classic dish from the Peruvian jungle, consisting of thick slices of cured and smoked pork (cecina) that are…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Chicharrón de Cerdo
Fried Pork Belly/Rinds
Crispy and succulent fried pork belly or pork rinds, often served with a refreshing onion salad (salsa criolla…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
1 net2 total1 fibre60 protein125 fat1400 kcal
Huevos Fritos con Cecina
Fried Eggs with Cured Pork
A simple, hearty meal, particularly popular for breakfast or a quick dinner. It combines perfectly fried eggs …
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
Bisteck a lo Pobre
Steak with Fried Egg (no rice, fries, or plantain)
A classic Peruvian dish featuring a pan-seared or grilled steak, typically served with a sunny-side-up fried e…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Chorizo a la Parrilla
Grilled Peruvian Chorizo
Hearty and flavorful Peruvian-style grilled pork sausage, often served as an appetizer or part of a mixed gril…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein48 fat550 kcal
Chorizo Seco Peruano
Peruvian Cured Dry Sausage (Keto)
A traditional Peruvian cured and air-dried pork sausage, distinct from fresh or grilled chorizo. It's often ri…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Cuy Chactado (sin papas ni choclo)
Fried Guinea Pig (no potatoes or corn)
A traditional Andean delicacy, where a whole guinea pig is seasoned, flattened, and deep-fried until crispy. I…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
Filete de Res a la Plancha (Estilo Apanado, Sin Harina)
Grilled Beef Steak (Peruvian 'Apanado' Style, No Breading)
A thinly pounded beef steak, seasoned generously with Peruvian staples like garlic, cumin, and salt, then gril…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Mollejas de Res Salteadas
Sautéed Beef Sweetbreads (Keto, no potato)
Pan-sautéed beef sweetbreads (thymus gland) known for their rich, creamy texture and delicate flavor. Prepared…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Mollejitas a la Plancha
Grilled Chicken Gizzards
Tender and flavorful grilled chicken gizzards, seasoned with traditional Peruvian spices, often served as an a…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal
Sesos a la Mantequilla
Brains in Butter
A simple yet rich dish featuring pan-fried calf or lamb brains cooked in generous amounts of butter, often sea…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein65 fat700 kcal
Anticuchos de Corazón
Grilled Beef Heart Skewers
Tender and flavorful skewers of marinated beef heart, grilled to perfection. Marinated in aji panca, garlic, v…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein38 fat650 kcal
Butifarra sin Pan (Plato Keto)
Peruvian Country Ham Plate (Keto Modified, No Bread)
The delicious, flavorful components of a classic Peruvian Butifarra sandwich presented as a keto-friendly plat…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Caracoles al Ajillo
Snails in Garlic Sauce
Snails sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, often with a hint of white wine (which evaporates) and parsley. …
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net4 total0 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
Ceviche de Pescado
Fish Ceviche
Fresh white fish (e.g., mahi-mahi, corvina) marinated in lime juice with red onion, aji limo (Peruvian chili),…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein8 fat420 kcal
Ensalada de Palta
Avocado Salad
A simple yet satisfying salad highlighting ripe avocado slices, often mixed with red onion, tomato, and dresse…
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net12 total8 fibre5 protein35 fat400 kcal
Huevos Rellenos de Atún (Keto)
Deviled Eggs with Tuna (Peruvian Style)
Peruvian-style deviled eggs, where hard-boiled egg whites are filled with a creamy mixture of tuna, egg yolks,…
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net4 total0 fibre43 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Morcilla a la Parrilla
Grilled Peruvian Blood Sausage
Rich and savory grilled blood sausage, a common feature in Peruvian parrilladas (grills). Made from pig's bloo…
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
Palta Rellena de Pollo (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Avocado with Keto Chicken Salad
Creamy avocado halves generously filled with a flavorful chicken salad mixture. The chicken salad is typically…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
4 net10 total6 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Pescado Entero Frito (sin apanado)
Whole Fried Fish (no breading, Keto)
A whole fish (e.g., red snapper, perch) lightly seasoned and perfectly fried until crispy outside and moist in…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Pescado Seco con Yuyo
Dried Fish with Seaweed
A traditional coastal dish featuring dried, salted fish (often a type of flatfish or small shark) rehydrated a…
Order as-isHigh Protein
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Calamares al Ajillo
Garlic Calamari
Tender calamari rings and tentacles quickly sautéed in a fragrant sauce of olive oil, generous amounts of garl…
Order as-isHigh Protein
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Champiñones al Ajillo
Garlic Sautéed Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms sautéed in generous amounts of olive oil with garlic, white wine (often used, usually evaporat…
Order as-isLow Carb Side
5 net7 total2 fibre10 protein32 fat350 kcal
Chilcano de Pescado (sin papa ni yuca)
Peruvian Fish Broth (no potatoes or yuca)
A light yet flavorful and restorative fish broth, typically made with white fish, a hint of ají amarillo, fres…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein20 fat350 kcal
Conchas a la Parmesana
Scallops Baked with Parmesan
Bay scallops baked on the half shell with a rich topping of butter, a splash of white wine, a hint of lime jui…
Order as-isHigh Fat
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein38 fat500 kcal
Leche de Tigre
Tiger's Milk (Ceviche Marinade)
The zesty, spicy, and savory marinade left over from ceviche preparation. Served as a popular refreshing shot …
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
5 net5 total0 fibre8 protein2 fat70 kcal
Pato Asado con Vegetales (Keto Modified)
Roast Duck with Keto Vegetables
Crispy-skinned, succulent roast duck, often seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs. While tradit…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Riñones a la Plancha con Vegetales (Keto Modified)
Grilled Beef Kidneys with Keto Vegetables
Tender and flavorful grilled beef kidneys, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of lime. Kidneys are…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
Rollitos de Pollo Rellenos (Keto Modificado, sin apanado)
Stuffed Chicken Rolls (No Breading)
Chicken breast cutlets pounded thin, rolled around a filling of ham and cheese, then pan-fried or baked withou…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
5 net5 total0 fibre67 protein74 fat900 kcal
Tortilla de Sesos
Peruvian Brain Omelet
A savory omelet made with scrambled eggs and tender, delicately flavored beef brains, often seasoned with garl…
Order as-isHigh Fat
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
Yuyo Revuelto con Huevo
Scrambled Seaweed with Egg
A rustic and healthy coastal dish featuring edible seaweed (yuyo), typically a type of red algae, scrambled wi…
Order as-isBalanced Protein/Fat
5 net7 total2 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
Anticuchos de Pescado (sin papa)
Grilled Fish Skewers (No Potato)
Cubes of firm white fish, marinated in a Peruvian blend of aji panca, vinegar, and spices, then grilled until …
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
6 net7 total1 fibre50 protein30 fat700 kcal
Anticuchos de Pollo (sin papa)
Grilled Chicken Skewers (No Potato)
Tender pieces of chicken thigh marinated in a flavorful Peruvian spice blend (aji panca, vinegar, garlic, cumi…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
6 net7 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat750 kcal
Caldo de Gallina (sin fideos ni papa)
Chicken Broth (without noodles or potato)
A comforting and nourishing clear chicken broth, rich in flavor from slow-cooked chicken, aromatic vegetables,…
Ask for a tweakBalanced Protein/Fat
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein20 fat350 kcal
Caldo de Res (Keto Modificado, Sin Fideos ni Papa)
Peruvian Beef Broth (Keto Modified, No Noodles/Potatoes)
A deeply flavorful and nourishing Peruvian beef broth, slowly simmered with generous cuts of tender beef (e.g.…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Caldo Verde (sin papa)
Green Herb Soup (no potatoes)
A vibrant and aromatic soup, popular in the northern highlands, featuring a rich green broth made from a blend…
Ask for a tweakBalanced Protein/Fat
6 net8 total2 fibre20 protein35 fat450 kcal
Cebiche de Conchas Negras
Black Scallop Ceviche
A traditional Peruvian ceviche featuring fresh black scallops marinated in a vibrant 'leche de tigre' (lime ju…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein15 fat350 kcal
Chicharrón de Pollo (Keto Modificado, Sin Apanado)
Crispy Fried Chicken Pieces (Keto Modified, No Breading)
Crispy chicken pieces, marinated in Peruvian spices like garlic, lime, and cumin, then deep-fried without any …
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Hígado a la Plancha con Vegetales (Keto Modified)
Grilled Beef Liver with Keto Vegetables
Nutrient-dense slices of beef liver, simply grilled to perfection and seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic. …
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Patarashca (sin plátanos ni yuca)
Amazonian Baked Fish (without plantains or yuca)
A traditional dish from the Peruvian Amazon, featuring a whole fish (like tilapia or paiche) seasoned with reg…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
Picadillo de Caracoles (Keto Modificado)
Keto Minced Snail Hash (No Potato)
A savory hash-like dish made with minced snails, often sautéed with onions, garlic, and aji. The keto modifica…
Ask for a tweakBalanced Protein/Fat
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Pollo a la Brasa
Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken
Peru's famous charcoal-roasted chicken, marinated in a special blend of spices, cumin, aji panca, and herbs, r…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
6 net8 total2 fibre90 protein70 fat1000 kcal
Rachi a la Brasa
Grilled Beef Tripe Skewers (no potato)
Tender strips of beef tripe, marinated in a panca chili and vinegar mixture, then grilled to a smoky perfectio…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Salpicón de Pollo (Keto Modificado, sin papa ni guisantes)
Keto Chicken Salad (No Potato or Peas)
A refreshing Peruvian chicken salad, prepared keto-style by removing high-carb ingredients. It features shredd…
Ask for a tweakBalanced Protein/Fat
6 net8 total2 fibre58 protein95 fat1200 kcal
Aguadito de Pollo (sin arroz)
Peruvian Chicken Cilantro Soup (without rice)
A fragrant and hearty green chicken soup, vibrant with fresh cilantro, aji amarillo, and tender chicken pieces…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein35 fat500 kcal
Asado de Cerdo (sin camote ni arroz)
Peruvian Roast Pork (no sweet potato or rice)
Slow-roasted pork shoulder or loin, seasoned with a rich blend of Peruvian spices, often including ají panca, …
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Bisteck Encebollado
Pan-Seared Steak and Onions with Keto Sides
A simple yet satisfying dish featuring a pan-seared steak (often sirloin or top round) topped with a generous …
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Caracoles Guisados (Keto Modificado)
Stewed Snails (Keto)
A flavorful and comforting stew made with tender snails, slow-cooked in a rich sauce of sautéed red onions, ga…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Choritos a la Chalaca (sin choclo)
Mussels a la Chalaca (No Corn)
Steamed mussels on the half shell, topped with a fresh, vibrant 'chalaca' salsa made from diced red onion, tom…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein10 fat300 kcal
Conchas Negras al Mojo de Ajo (sin choclo ni yuca)
Black Scallops in Garlic Sauce (no corn or yuca)
A flavorful dish from the northern coast, featuring fresh 'conchas negras' (black scallops), sautéed in a rich…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
Ensalada de Chonta
Palm Heart Salad
A refreshing salad made from thinly sliced palm hearts (chonta), often dressed with lime juice, olive oil, sal…
Order as-isLow Carb Side
7 net12 total5 fibre5 protein28 fat300 kcal
Ensalada de Chonta con Pollo (Keto Modified)
Palm Heart Salad with Chicken (Keto)
A refreshing salad from the Peruvian jungle, combining tender, thinly sliced palm hearts (chonta) with succule…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein30 fat500 kcal
Hígado Encebollado
Pan-Seared Beef Liver and Onions with Keto Sides
Tender slices of beef liver are pan-seared and then smothered in a rich, savory sauce of caramelized red onion…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat600 kcal
Pescado a la Plancha con Sarza Criolla (Keto Modified)
Grilled Fish with Peruvian Onion Salad (Keto)
A fresh fillet of white fish (e.g., corvina, mahi-mahi) perfectly grilled and served with a vibrant 'Sarza Cri…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat580 kcal
Pescado al Mojo de Ajo
Fish in Garlic Sauce
A succulent pan-fried or grilled fish fillet, generously drenched in a rich sauce of sautéed garlic, olive oil…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Pescado al Vapor con Vegetales (sin arroz ni papa)
Steamed Fish with Mixed Vegetables (no rice or potatoes)
Fresh white fish fillet, gently steamed with a medley of non-starchy vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
Picadillo de Pescado (Keto Modificado)
Fish Hash (Keto)
A savory Peruvian hash made with flaked white fish, sautéed with a sofrito of red onion, garlic, diced tomato,…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein35 fat520 kcal
Piqueo de Carnes a la Parrilla (Keto)
Mixed Grilled Meats Platter (Keto, no high-carb sides)
A generous platter featuring an assortment of perfectly grilled meats such as beef steak, chicken, and pork, s…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
7 net10 total3 fibre100 protein85 fat1200 kcal
Pulpo al Olivo
Octopus with Olive Sauce
Tender slices of boiled octopus, chilled and served with a creamy, vibrant sauce made from black olives, mayon…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein60 fat700 kcal

Questions people ask

What can I eat at a Peruvian restaurant on keto?

Good orders that are keto as served include Pescado Curado Ahumado (0g net carbs), Cecina Frita (1g net carbs), Huevos Fritos con Cecina (2g net carbs), Chorizo a la Parrilla (3g net carbs), Chorizo Seco Peruano (3g net carbs) and Mollejitas a la Plancha (3g net carbs). Of the 178 Peruvian dishes in this guide, 32 are keto as served.

Is Peruvian food keto-friendly?

Keto Atlas rates Peruvian food "Hostile" for keto. Fundamentally hostile to keto; the culinary DNA is inextricably tied to over 4,000 varieties of potatoes, plus corn and rice.

What Peruvian dishes should I avoid on keto?

Nearly every dish revolves around or is served with potatoes, french fries, rice, quinoa, yuca, or ají sauces thickened with crackers. Dishes to skip include Locro de Zapallo (20g), Huevos Revueltos con Salchicha Huachana (17g) and Rabo Encendido (17g).

How do I order Peruvian food keto-style?

Many dishes become keto with one small request. For Chicharrón de Cerdo: say "For Chicharrón, omit fried yuca, sweet potato, and corn. Confirm no sugary glaze or marinade on the pork." For Bisteck a lo Pobre: say "For Bisteck a lo Pobre, please no rice, French fries, or fried plantains. And no sugary marinade on the steak."

What can I drink at a Peruvian restaurant on keto?

Keto-friendly as served: Coca Tea. Fine with a small request (usually no sugar or syrup): Passion Fruit Juice. Skip sugary drinks such as Herbal Street Tonic, Quinoa Apple Drink and Peruvian Golden Soda.