Peruvian keto guide
Hostile
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.
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.
4 matching dishes
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…
5 net7 total2 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
Tortilla de Verduras
Vegetable Omelet/Frittata
A hearty and thick omelet or frittata filled with a medley of finely chopped vegetables, typically onions, bel…
7 net10 total3 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
Tortilla de Camarones
Shrimp Omelette
A simple and hearty omelette made with eggs and fresh shrimp, often enhanced with finely diced onions, bell pe…
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Ensalada de Palmito con Camarones
Heart of Palm Salad with Shrimp
A light and refreshing salad featuring tender slices of hearts of palm, grilled or sautéed shrimp, fresh mixed…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal