Pechito de Cerdo a la Riojana (Keto)
Riojana-Style Pork Ribs (Keto, No Peas/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no peas, potatoes, or other starchy vegetables. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Argentinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pork ribs (pechito de cerdo) slowly cooked or braised in a savory sauce with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and often a touch of white wine and paprika. Modified to exclude traditional high-carb additions like peas and potatoes.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs (pechito de cerdo), olive oil, onion, bell peppers (red, green), crushed tomatoes, garlic, paprika, white wine (optional), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no peas, potatoes, or other starchy vegetables. Ensure no sugar in the tomato sauce. Ask for a side of green salad or sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Peas and potatoes are common additions, hidden sugar in tomato sauce, thickening agents in sauce, traditionally served with bread or rice.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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