Chicharrón de Llama
Llama Cracklings
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Bolivian dishes.
What it is
Crispy fried pieces of llama meat, often including skin, rendered in its own fat or deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Traditionally served with mote (hominy) and papa (potato), but for keto, these are omitted.
Key ingredients
Llama meat (cut into pieces with some fat), salt, pepper, oil for frying (if needed). Served with a side of chopped onion and locoto (spicy pepper).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading or flour is used. Request to omit traditional carb sides like mote, potato, or plantains.
Watch out for
Restaurants might sometimes add a small amount of cornstarch or flour for crispiness if not specified. Hidden sugars in accompanying sauces are possible. Garnish vegetables like onion and locoto contribute minimal carbs.
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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