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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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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…
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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…
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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 …
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2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein60 fat750 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
Mollejitas a la Plancha
Grilled Chicken Gizzards
Tender and flavorful grilled chicken gizzards, seasoned with traditional Peruvian spices, often served as an a…
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3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein20 fat400 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
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
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…
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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…
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5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 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
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
Anticuchos de Pescado (sin papa)
Grilled Fish Skewers (No Potato)
Cubes of firm white fish, marinated in a Peruvian blend of aji panca, vinegar, and spices, then grilled until …
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6 net7 total1 fibre50 protein30 fat700 kcal
Anticuchos de Pollo (sin papa)
Grilled Chicken Skewers (No Potato)
Tender pieces of chicken thigh marinated in a flavorful Peruvian spice blend (aji panca, vinegar, garlic, cumi…
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6 net7 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat750 kcal
Caldo de Res (Keto Modificado, Sin Fideos ni Papa)
Peruvian Beef Broth (Keto Modified, No Noodles/Potatoes)
A deeply flavorful and nourishing Peruvian beef broth, slowly simmered with generous cuts of tender beef (e.g.…
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6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Cebiche de Conchas Negras
Black Scallop Ceviche
A traditional Peruvian ceviche featuring fresh black scallops marinated in a vibrant 'leche de tigre' (lime ju…
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6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein15 fat350 kcal
Hígado a la Plancha con Vegetales (Keto Modified)
Grilled Beef Liver with Keto Vegetables
Nutrient-dense slices of beef liver, simply grilled to perfection and seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic. …
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6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Patarashca (sin plátanos ni yuca)
Amazonian Baked Fish (without plantains or yuca)
A traditional dish from the Peruvian Amazon, featuring a whole fish (like tilapia or paiche) seasoned with reg…
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6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
Pollo a la Brasa
Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken
Peru's famous charcoal-roasted chicken, marinated in a special blend of spices, cumin, aji panca, and herbs, r…
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6 net8 total2 fibre90 protein70 fat1000 kcal
Rachi a la Brasa
Grilled Beef Tripe Skewers (no potato)
Tender strips of beef tripe, marinated in a panca chili and vinegar mixture, then grilled to a smoky perfectio…
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6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Aguadito de Pollo (sin arroz)
Peruvian Chicken Cilantro Soup (without rice)
A fragrant and hearty green chicken soup, vibrant with fresh cilantro, aji amarillo, and tender chicken pieces…
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7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein35 fat500 kcal
Bisteck Encebollado
Pan-Seared Steak and Onions with Keto Sides
A simple yet satisfying dish featuring a pan-seared steak (often sirloin or top round) topped with a generous …
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Caracoles Guisados (Keto Modificado)
Stewed Snails (Keto)
A flavorful and comforting stew made with tender snails, slow-cooked in a rich sauce of sautéed red onions, ga…
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7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Choritos a la Chalaca (sin choclo)
Mussels a la Chalaca (No Corn)
Steamed mussels on the half shell, topped with a fresh, vibrant 'chalaca' salsa made from diced red onion, tom…
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7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein10 fat300 kcal
Conchas Negras al Mojo de Ajo (sin choclo ni yuca)
Black Scallops in Garlic Sauce (no corn or yuca)
A flavorful dish from the northern coast, featuring fresh 'conchas negras' (black scallops), sautéed in a rich…
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7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
Ensalada de Chonta con Pollo (Keto Modified)
Palm Heart Salad with Chicken (Keto)
A refreshing salad from the Peruvian jungle, combining tender, thinly sliced palm hearts (chonta) with succule…
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7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein30 fat500 kcal
Hígado Encebollado
Pan-Seared Beef Liver and Onions with Keto Sides
Tender slices of beef liver are pan-seared and then smothered in a rich, savory sauce of caramelized red onion…
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7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat600 kcal
Pescado a la Plancha con Sarza Criolla (Keto Modified)
Grilled Fish with Peruvian Onion Salad (Keto)
A fresh fillet of white fish (e.g., corvina, mahi-mahi) perfectly grilled and served with a vibrant 'Sarza Cri…
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7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat580 kcal
Pescado al Mojo de Ajo
Fish in Garlic Sauce
A succulent pan-fried or grilled fish fillet, generously drenched in a rich sauce of sautéed garlic, olive oil…
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7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Pescado al Vapor con Vegetales (sin arroz ni papa)
Steamed Fish with Mixed Vegetables (no rice or potatoes)
Fresh white fish fillet, gently steamed with a medley of non-starchy vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini…
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7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
Picadillo de Pescado (Keto Modificado)
Fish Hash (Keto)
A savory Peruvian hash made with flaked white fish, sautéed with a sofrito of red onion, garlic, diced tomato,…
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7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein35 fat520 kcal
Piqueo de Carnes a la Parrilla (Keto)
Mixed Grilled Meats Platter (Keto, no high-carb sides)
A generous platter featuring an assortment of perfectly grilled meats such as beef steak, chicken, and pork, s…
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7 net10 total3 fibre100 protein85 fat1200 kcal
Sangrecita Frita (sin papa)
Fried Chicken Blood and Offal (no potatoes)
A hearty and savory dish made from coagulated chicken blood, often mixed with small pieces of chicken offal (l…
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7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat620 kcal
Sopa Criolla (Keto Modificada, sin fideos ni pan)
Keto Criolla Soup (No Noodles or Bread)
A hearty and flavorful Peruvian beef broth soup, keto-modified to remove noodles and bread. It features tender…
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7 net8 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat700 kcal
Tiradito
Sliced Fish in Chili Sauce
Thinly sliced raw fish, similar to sashimi, bathed in a vibrant, often creamy, spicy sauce typically made with…
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7 net8 total1 fibre58 protein15 fat480 kcal
Trucha Frita
Pan-Fried Trout with Andean Keto Salad
Fresh trout, often sourced from the Andean highlands, is simply pan-fried or grilled to a crispy perfection. T…
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7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Cau Cau de Mondongo (sin papa)
Tripe Stew (no potatoes)
A hearty and flavorful stew of tender beef tripe, simmered in a vibrant yellow sauce made with ají amarillo, o…
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8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Pescado Enrollado con Mariscos (Keto Modificado)
Rolled Fish Fillet with Seafood Stuffing (Keto, no high-carb sides)
Delicate fish fillets (e.g., sole, mahi-mahi) rolled around a savory stuffing of mixed seafood (shrimp, calama…
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8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Piqueo de Mariscos a la Plancha
Grilled Seafood Platter
A generous platter featuring a variety of fresh seafood (such as shrimp, calamari, fish, and octopus) expertly…
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8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Sangrecita Revuelta con Huevo (Keto Modified)
Scrambled Eggs with Peruvian Chicken Blood (Keto)
A hearty and unique Peruvian breakfast or main dish featuring scrambled eggs blended with seasoned chicken blo…
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8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Seco de Pescado (Keto Modificado, Sin Arroz ni Papa)
Peruvian Fish Stew (Keto Modified, No Rice/Potatoes)
Tender fish fillets (e.g., mahi-mahi, snapper, corvina) simmered in a rich, vibrant Peruvian sauce made from f…
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8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein35 fat600 kcal
Sopa de Tortuga (Keto Modificado)
Turtle Soup (Keto, no yuca/plantain)
An exotic and traditional clear broth from the Peruvian Amazon, made with tender turtle meat, local herbs, and…
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8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Sudado de Pescado
Steamed Fish Stew
A comforting and flavorful fish stew, where fresh fish (like corvina or snapper) is gently steamed or simmered…
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8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Timbuche de Pescado (Keto Modificado)
Jungle Fish Broth (Keto, no yuca/plantain)
A light and invigorating clear fish broth originating from the Peruvian Amazon. It features fresh river fish, …
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8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein30 fat500 kcal
Asado de Res con Vegetales (Keto Modified)
Peruvian Pot Roast with Keto Vegetables
Tender, slow-cooked beef pot roast, often braised in a rich sauce of red wine, spices, and aromatic vegetables…
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9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Chicharrón de Pescado (sin apanado ni papas)
Fried Fish Chunks (without heavy breading or fries)
Crispy fried pieces of white fish, often marinated in lime and spices. Traditionally served with roasted keto …
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9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Parihuela
Peruvian Seafood Soup/Stew
A robust and hearty seafood soup, brimming with various types of seafood (fish, shrimp, mussels, squid) in a f…
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9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein40 fat700 kcal
Pescado a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Fish with Sautéed Vegetables
A simple and healthy preparation of fresh fish fillet (e.g., grouper, mahi-mahi) grilled to perfection, season…
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9 net15 total6 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Picante de Lengua (sin papa ni arroz)
Spicy Beef Tongue Stew (No Potatoes or Rice)
Slow-cooked, tender beef tongue in a rich, spicy and savory sauce based on Peruvian ají panca and ají mirasol,…
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10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Ají Relleno de Carne (sin papa)
Stuffed Ají Pepper with Ground Meat (no potatoes)
Large, mild Ají Amarillo peppers are gently roasted and then generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seaso…
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11 net15 total4 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Saltado de Mariscos (sin papa ni arroz)
Seafood Stir-fry (without potato or rice)
A dynamic wok-fried dish combining various seafood (shrimp, calamari, octopus) with onions, tomatoes, and bell…
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11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Chanfainita de Bofe (Keto Modificado)
Beef Lung Stew (Keto, no rice/potato)
A hearty stew made from finely diced beef lung, slow-cooked with a flavorful sauce based on onions, garlic, aj…
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12 net15 total3 fibre70 protein50 fat780 kcal
Choros a la Diabla
Deviled Mussels
A popular appetizer featuring fresh mussels served hot in a vibrant, spicy sauce made with aji panca, garlic, …
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12 net15 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
Pescado a la Chorrillana (Keto Modificado)
Fish Chorrillana Style (Keto, no potato)
A classic Peruvian fish dish featuring a pan-fried or grilled fish fillet generously topped with a savory sauc…
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12 net15 total3 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
Sarza de Mariscos Fría (Keto Modificada, sin choclo ni papa)
Cold Seafood Salad (No Corn or Potato)
A vibrant and tangy cold salad featuring a mix of cooked seafood (such as shrimp, squid, mussels, octopus) mar…
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13 net16 total3 fibre53 protein50 fat800 kcal