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.
11 matching dishes
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
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
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
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
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
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