Asadito de Chancho (Keto-Modified)
Small Pan-Fried Pork with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: verify no sugar in the marinade. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bolivian dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish featuring small, tender pieces of marinated pork, pan-fried or lightly roasted until golden. Often served with a simple salad. Keto modification involves ensuring the marinade is sugar-free and serving with a fresh green salad or steamed keto-friendly vegetables instead of rice, potatoes, or mote.
Key ingredients
Pork cubes (e.g., loin or shoulder), olive oil, garlic, onion, cumin, aji panca paste (sugar-free), salt, pepper, vinegar, fresh salad greens, lime.
How to make it keto
Verify no sugar in the marinade. Request it served with a simple green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion) with oil and vinegar, and no starchy sides like rice, potatoes, or mote.
Watch out for
Sugar in marinades, tomato paste (in quantity), starchy sides (rice, potatoes, mote).
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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