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
Pescado Curado Ahumado
Smoked Cured Fish
Similar to cecina, this dish involves fish (often river fish from the jungle or certain sea fish) that has bee…
0 net0 total0 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Cecina Frita
Fried Cured Pork
A classic dish from the Peruvian jungle, consisting of thick slices of cured and smoked pork (cecina) that are…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Huevos Fritos con Cecina
Fried Eggs with Cured Pork
A simple, hearty meal, particularly popular for breakfast or a quick dinner. It combines perfectly fried eggs …
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein60 fat750 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
Mollejitas a la Plancha
Grilled Chicken Gizzards
Tender and flavorful grilled chicken gizzards, seasoned with traditional Peruvian spices, often served as an a…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein20 fat400 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
Pescado Seco con Yuyo
Dried Fish with Seaweed
A traditional coastal dish featuring dried, salted fish (often a type of flatfish or small shark) rehydrated a…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Calamares al Ajillo
Garlic Calamari
Tender calamari rings and tentacles quickly sautéed in a fragrant sauce of olive oil, generous amounts of garl…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Champiñones al Ajillo
Garlic Sautéed Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms sautéed in generous amounts of olive oil with garlic, white wine (often used, usually evaporat…
5 net7 total2 fibre10 protein32 fat350 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
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
KAsoon
Codorniz a la Parrilla con Hierbas
Grilled Quail with Herbs
Tender quail, marinated in garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and oregano), then gri…
2 net3 total1 fibre48 protein38 fat525 kcal
KAsoon
Espárragos a la Plancha con Salsa Holandesa
Grilled Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Fresh asparagus spears lightly grilled to tender-crisp perfection, served with a rich and creamy Hollandaise s…
3 net6 total3 fibre7 protein38 fat375 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