Uruguayan keto guide
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148 dishes50 keto as served119 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Built almost entirely around the Asado (grill), this cuisine requires zero effort to stay strictly keto.
Top ingredients
Massive cuts of grilled beef, lamb, choripán (without the bread), and chimichurri sauce (olive oil, garlic, herbs).
Danger zones
Pass on the empanadas, the automatically served bread baskets, and any dessert featuring dulce de leche.
Best for
Clean keto dieters and meat purists looking for simple, highly satisfying, fat-rich meals.
29 matching dishes
Asado de Tira
Grilled Short Ribs
A quintessential cut of beef in Uruguay, cross-cut short ribs are grilled over hot coals until tender, juicy, …
0 net0 total0 fibre90 protein95 fat1200 kcal
Chinchulines a la Parrilla
Grilled Small Intestines
Beef small intestines, meticulously cleaned and grilled until perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on th…
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein45 fat550 kcal
Riñones a la Parrilla
Grilled Kidneys
Beef or lamb kidneys, butterflied and grilled over an open flame until tender inside with a slightly crisp ext…
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Sardinas a la Plancha
Grilled Sardines
Whole fresh sardines, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then grilled to perfection. Often served with a we…
0 net0 total0 fibre55 protein40 fat580 kcal
Vacío
Flank Steak
Vacío, or flank steak, is a highly prized cut of beef in Uruguay, known for its robust beefy flavor and excell…
0 net0 total0 fibre100 protein60 fat1000 kcal
Bistec a la Plancha (Estilo Milanesa sin Empanar)
Grilled Steak (Milanesa Style, Unbreaded)
A thin cut of beef (like nalga or bola de lomo), traditionally used for Milanesa, but grilled plain without an…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
Bondiola de Cerdo a la Parrilla
Grilled Pork Shoulder (Pork Butt)
Thick slices of pork shoulder, known for its marbling and tenderness, grilled until juicy and slightly crispy.…
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
Cordero a la Parrilla
Grilled Lamb
Succulent lamb cuts (often chops or shoulder) grilled over embers, seasoned simply with salt. A popular altern…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein55 fat700 kcal
Entraña
Skirt Steak
A flavorful and tender cut of beef, typically grilled over an open fire until juicy, seasoned simply with salt…
1 net1 total0 fibre65 protein45 fat650 kcal
Panceta a la Parrilla (Keto)
Grilled Pork Belly (Keto)
Thick slices of savory pork belly, grilled slowly until crispy on the outside and tender within, seasoned simp…
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein60 fat700 kcal
Pescado a la Sal (Keto Modificado)
Salt-Baked Whole Fish with Keto Sides
A whole fish, such as corvina or brótola, baked to perfection encased in a thick crust of coarse sea salt. Thi…
1 net2 total1 fibre85 protein35 fat700 kcal
Costillar a la Parrilla
Grilled Beef Ribs with Keto Sides
A generous portion of beef ribs (costillar), slow-grilled over an open flame until exceptionally tender and ju…
2 net3 total1 fibre90 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Gambas a la Plancha
Grilled Prawns
Succulent large prawns or shrimp, expertly grilled on a hot griddle or 'plancha'. Seasoned simply with salt, p…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein25 fat380 kcal
Huevos Fritos con Jamón Crudo (Keto)
Fried Eggs with Cured Ham (Keto)
A simple yet satisfying dish featuring two or three perfectly fried eggs (often with crispy edges) served alon…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Mollejas a la Parrilla
Grilled Sweetbreads
A highly regarded delicacy in Uruguayan cuisine, sweetbreads (the thymus gland) are typically grilled until th…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Tripa Gorda a la Parrilla
Grilled Large Intestine
Beef large intestine, meticulously cleaned, boiled until tender, and then grilled slowly over coals until cris…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein58 fat680 kcal
Bifes a Caballo (Keto Modificado)
Grilled Steak Topped with Fried Eggs (with Keto Sides)
An iconic Uruguayan comfort food, featuring a perfectly grilled steak (bife) generously topped with one or two…
3 net4 total1 fibre90 protein70 fat980 kcal
Chorizo a la Parrilla
Grilled Chorizo Sausage with Keto Sides
A classic Uruguayan grilled pork sausage, rich in flavor and fat, typically served as an appetizer or part of …
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein58 fat650 kcal
Gambas al Ajillo
Garlic Shrimp
Succulent shrimp sautéed quickly in a sizzling bath of olive oil with abundant garlic and often a touch of dri…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
Huevos Rellenos
Deviled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs halved and filled with a creamy mixture of the yolk, mayonnaise, and seasonings. A popular ap…
3 net3 total0 fibre24 protein38 fat450 kcal
Mollejas al Limón
Sweetbreads with Lemon
Pan-fried or baked sweetbreads (thymus gland, often from veal or lamb) with a bright lemon-butter sauce. The s…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein68 fat780 kcal
Pescado a la Plancha (con Guarnición Keto)
Grilled Fish (with Keto Sides)
Fresh white fish (such as merluza or brótola) grilled with minimal seasoning. The focus is on ensuring appropr…
3 net6 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Pollo Asado con Guarnición Keto
Roasted Chicken with Keto Sides
Succulent roasted chicken, seasoned and cooked until golden brown, served with a selection of keto-friendly si…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat780 kcal
Riñones a la Provenzal
Kidneys Provençal Style
Pan-fried beef kidneys, often quickly cooked until tender, and generously finished with a sauce of fresh garli…
3 net4 total1 fibre38 protein28 fat420 kcal
Sesos a la Manteca
Brains in Butter
A traditional Uruguayan delicacy consisting of beef brains, gently poached and then often pan-fried in generou…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein70 fat750 kcal
Suprema de Pollo a la Plancha (con Guarnición Keto)
Grilled Chicken Breast (with Keto Sides)
A plain grilled chicken breast, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. The key is to ensure it's served with ap…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein25 fat480 kcal
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Corazón a la Parrilla
Grilled Beef Heart
Thick slices of beef heart, marinated simply and grilled over hot coals. This offal dish offers a distinct, ro…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Lechón Asado
Roast Suckling Pig
A celebratory dish of whole suckling pig, seasoned simply and slow-roasted to achieve incredibly crispy skin a…
1 net1 total0 fibre100 protein90 fat1200 kcal
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Boquerones en Vinagre
Marinated Anchovies in Vinegar
A classic cold appetizer featuring fresh anchovy fillets marinated in white vinegar until tender, then dressed…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein28 fat380 kcal