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.
34 matching dishes
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…
1 net2 total1 fibre60 protein125 fat1400 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…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein65 fat800 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…
4 net10 total6 fibre35 protein50 fat600 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…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat850 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 …
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein75 fat950 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, …
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat850 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…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein60 fat700 kcal
Seco de Cordero
Lamb Stew
A tender, slow-cooked lamb stew simmered in a vibrant cilantro and aji panca sauce with aromatics. Known for i…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Cauche de Mariscos (sin papa)
Seafood in Creamy Cheese Sauce (no potatoes)
A rich and indulgent seafood stew from the Arequipa region, featuring a generous mix of various seafood (such …
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Escabeche de Pescado
Pickled Fish
Pan-fried fish fillets (often mahi-mahi or cod) marinated in a tangy and savory sauce made with red onions, aj…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein75 fat950 kcal
Lechón Asado (sin camote ni arroz)
Peruvian Roasted Suckling Pig (no sweet potato or rice)
A traditional festive dish featuring succulent slow-roasted suckling pig, seasoned with garlic, herbs, and spi…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Ocopa con Huevos y Olivos (Keto)
Keto Ocopa Sauce with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Olives
A vibrant and creamy Peruvian sauce from Arequipa, made from ají amarillo, huacatay (Peruvian black mint), que…
8 net12 total4 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
Patita con Maní (sin papa)
Pork Trotters in Peanut Sauce (no potatoes)
A rich, savory stew made from tender pork trotters, simmered in a creamy sauce of ground peanuts, ají panca, a…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein70 fat850 kcal
Rocoto Relleno
Stuffed Rocoto Pepper
Spicy rocoto peppers carefully deseeded and stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, onions, garlic, and …
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein105 fat1300 kcal
Sarza de Patitas (sin papa)
Peruvian Braised Pig's Trotters with Criolla Sauce (No Potatoes)
Tender, slow-braised pig's trotters (pork feet) served in a refreshing and tangy 'sarza criolla' (salsa crioll…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Pachamanca a la Olla (Keto Modificado)
Slow-Cooked Meats (Pachamanca Style, no high-carb vegetables)
A home-style version of the traditional earth oven feast, with assorted meats (pork, lamb, chicken, beef) mari…
9 net12 total3 fibre90 protein80 fat1100 kcal
Causa de Palta con Atún (Keto Modified)
Keto Tuna Causa (Avocado Base with Tuna Salad)
A keto-friendly take on the classic layered causa, replacing the traditional potato base with a creamy, season…
10 net20 total10 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
Langostinos en Salsa Huancaína (keto-modificada)
Prawns with Keto Huancaína Sauce
Succulent prawns served with a rich, creamy, and mildly spicy Huancaína sauce, traditionally made with aji ama…
10 net12 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Chicharrón de Pato (Keto Modificado)
Peruvian Fried Duck Chicharrón (Keto Modified)
Crispy, savory pieces of duck, typically first boiled or slow-cooked until tender, then deep-fried until the s…
2 net2 total0 fibre75 protein110 fat1300 kcal
KAsoon
Caldo de Cordero (Keto Modificado)
Lamb Broth (Keto Modified)
A deeply nourishing and flavorful broth, slow-simmered for hours with lamb bones and meat, aromatic vegetables…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein25 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
Costillas de Cerdo Asadas
Roasted Pork Ribs (without potatoes or sweet potatoes)
Tender, juicy pork ribs, slow-roasted until they are succulent and flavorful. Seasoned simply with garlic, ore…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Mollejitas de Pollo Fritas
Peruvian Fried Chicken Gizzards
Chicken gizzards are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and lime, then deep-fried until they are crispy …
4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein80 fat1000 kcal
KAsoon
Camarones al Ajillo
Garlic Shrimp (without potatoes or rice)
Succulent shrimp sautéed in olive oil with plenty of fresh garlic, a touch of ají amarillo for subtle heat, an…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Cordero al Palo (Keto Modificado)
Spit-Roasted Lamb (Keto Modified)
A traditional Peruvian preparation involving large cuts or a whole lamb slow-roasted on a spit over an open fi…
5 net8 total3 fibre85 protein100 fat1200 kcal
KAsoon
Chicharrón de Calamar
Fried Calamari (without breading or potatoes)
Tender rings of fresh calamari (squid) seasoned with Peruvian spices and fried until golden and crispy. Crucia…
6 net7 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Fritada de Cerdo (Keto Modificada)
Peruvian Fried Pork (Keto Modified)
Tender pieces of pork, first boiled until succulent, then pan-fried or deep-fried until the exterior is crispy…
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein95 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Bisteck con Pesto Peruano y Espárragos
Steak with Peruvian Pesto and Asparagus
A succulent grilled or pan-fried steak (typically sirloin or ribeye) generously topped with a vibrant Peruvian…
7 net12 total5 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Caldo de Costillas de Res Keto
Keto Beef Rib Broth Soup
A deeply flavorful and nourishing broth made from slow-cooked beef short ribs, simmered with aromatics like ce…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Enrollado de Res Relleno (Keto Modificado)
Stuffed Beef Roll (Keto Modified)
Thin slices of beef are rolled around a savory filling of hard-boiled eggs, black olives, and bell peppers, th…
7 net10 total3 fibre75 protein80 fat1020 kcal
KAsoon
Malaya Dorada (Keto Modificada)
Crispy Braised Flank Steak (Keto Modified)
Flank steak (malaya) that is first slow-braised until exceptionally tender, then pan-fried or grilled to achie…
7 net9 total2 fibre75 protein90 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Patitas de Cerdo Guisadas
Stewed Pork Trotters (without potatoes or corn)
Slowly braised pig's trotters, rich in gelatin and incredibly tender, simmered in a savory, aromatic sauce wit…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Pato Guisado
Duck Stew (without potatoes or rice)
Tender pieces of duck slowly simmered in a rich, savory sauce infused with a blend of Peruvian spices, onions,…
7 net9 total2 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Costillas de Res Guisadas (Keto Modificadas)
Braised Beef Ribs Stew (Keto Modified)
Succulent beef short ribs slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender in a rich and aromatic stew. The stew fea…
10 net14 total4 fibre75 protein100 fat1200 kcal
KAsoon
Lengua de Res Estofada (Keto Modificada)
Braised Beef Tongue Stew (Keto Modified)
Beef tongue, a delicacy, is slow-braised until it is exceptionally tender and melt-in-your-mouth soft. It's co…
10 net13 total3 fibre75 protein80 fat1000 kcal