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.
21 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
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…
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…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 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
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…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein65 fat700 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. …
4 net4 total0 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
Ensalada de Palta
Avocado Salad
A simple yet satisfying salad highlighting ripe avocado slices, often mixed with red onion, tomato, and dresse…
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,…
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…
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…
4 net10 total6 fibre35 protein50 fat600 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…
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein38 fat500 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
Tortilla de Sesos
Peruvian Brain Omelet
A savory omelet made with scrambled eggs and tender, delicately flavored beef brains, often seasoned with garl…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
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
Huevos con Queso y Palta
Eggs with Cheese and Avocado
A simple yet satisfying dish of scrambled or fried eggs, combined with melted local cheese (e.g., queso fresco…
4 net10 total6 fibre25 protein50 fat600 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
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Queso Andino a la Plancha con Ají y Orégano
Grilled Andean Cheese with Chili and Oregano
Slices of firm, salty Andean cheese (similar to Halloumi or queso fresco), pan-fried or grilled until beautifu…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein50 fat600 kcal