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Peruvian keto guide

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Peruvian food
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.

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26 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…
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1 net2 total1 fibre60 protein125 fat1400 kcal
Bisteck a lo Pobre
Steak with Fried Egg (no rice, fries, or plantain)
A classic Peruvian dish featuring a pan-seared or grilled steak, typically served with a sunny-side-up fried e…
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3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Cuy Chactado (sin papas ni choclo)
Fried Guinea Pig (no potatoes or corn)
A traditional Andean delicacy, where a whole guinea pig is seasoned, flattened, and deep-fried until crispy. I…
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3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
Filete de Res a la Plancha (Estilo Apanado, Sin Harina)
Grilled Beef Steak (Peruvian 'Apanado' Style, No Breading)
A thinly pounded beef steak, seasoned generously with Peruvian staples like garlic, cumin, and salt, then gril…
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3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat650 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…
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3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Anticuchos de Corazón
Grilled Beef Heart Skewers
Tender and flavorful skewers of marinated beef heart, grilled to perfection. Marinated in aji panca, garlic, v…
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4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein38 fat650 kcal
Butifarra sin Pan (Plato Keto)
Peruvian Country Ham Plate (Keto Modified, No Bread)
The delicious, flavorful components of a classic Peruvian Butifarra sandwich presented as a keto-friendly plat…
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4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Ceviche de Pescado
Fish Ceviche
Fresh white fish (e.g., mahi-mahi, corvina) marinated in lime juice with red onion, aji limo (Peruvian chili),…
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4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein8 fat420 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…
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4 net10 total6 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Pescado Entero Frito (sin apanado)
Whole Fried Fish (no breading, Keto)
A whole fish (e.g., red snapper, perch) lightly seasoned and perfectly fried until crispy outside and moist in…
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4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Chilcano de Pescado (sin papa ni yuca)
Peruvian Fish Broth (no potatoes or yuca)
A light yet flavorful and restorative fish broth, typically made with white fish, a hint of ají amarillo, fres…
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5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein20 fat350 kcal
Leche de Tigre
Tiger's Milk (Ceviche Marinade)
The zesty, spicy, and savory marinade left over from ceviche preparation. Served as a popular refreshing shot …
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5 net5 total0 fibre8 protein2 fat70 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…
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5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Riñones a la Plancha con Vegetales (Keto Modified)
Grilled Beef Kidneys with Keto Vegetables
Tender and flavorful grilled beef kidneys, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of lime. Kidneys are…
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5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
Rollitos de Pollo Rellenos (Keto Modificado, sin apanado)
Stuffed Chicken Rolls (No Breading)
Chicken breast cutlets pounded thin, rolled around a filling of ham and cheese, then pan-fried or baked withou…
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5 net5 total0 fibre67 protein74 fat900 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…
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2 net2 total0 fibre75 protein110 fat1300 kcal
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Pollo al Orégano
Chicken with Oregano (without rice or potatoes)
Pieces of chicken (typically bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks) marinated with a generous amount of dried…
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2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein40 fat680 kcal
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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…
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3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein25 fat320 kcal
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Chicharrón de Conejo
Fried Rabbit (without potatoes or sweet potatoes)
Crispy pieces of rabbit meat, seasoned with garlic and spices, then fried until golden brown. This preparation…
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3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
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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…
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4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
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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 …
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4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein80 fat1000 kcal
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Sarza de Charqui (Keto Modificada)
Dried Beef Salad (Keto Modified)
A unique salad featuring tender, rehydrated Peruvian dried beef (charqui), shredded and mixed with finely dice…
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4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein25 fat500 kcal
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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…
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5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Chicharrón de Conchas (Keto Modificado)
Keto Fried Scallops (No Breading)
Fresh, plump scallops lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, then pan-fried or deep-fried until perfectly gold…
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5 net6 total1 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
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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…
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5 net8 total3 fibre85 protein100 fat1200 kcal
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Lengua Frita con Vegetales Verdes
Pan-Fried Beef Tongue with Green Vegetables
Tender beef tongue, slow-cooked until exceptionally soft, then sliced and pan-fried or grilled to a delicate c…
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5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal