Peruvian keto guide
Hostile
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.
Order these
- KetoCoca Tea mate de coca · 0g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstPassion Fruit Juice jugo de maracuyá · 25g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sin azúcar'.
Skip these
- SkipHerbal Street Tonic emoliente · 25g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order mate de coca instead.
- SkipQuinoa Apple Drink quinua con manzana · 35g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order mate de coca instead.
- SkipPeruvian Golden Soda gaseosa amarilla · 38g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua con gas with lime instead.
- SkipPurple Corn Drink chicha morada · 45g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order agua con gas with lime instead.
- SkipLúcuma Shake batido de lúcuma · 45g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order mate de coca instead.
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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.