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Pork Tripe Stew (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, no hominy, and no rice. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bolivian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Bolivian stew featuring slow-cooked pork tripe and sometimes pork trotters, simmered in a rich, savory, and often spicy sauce based on red chili (ají colorado), onions, garlic, and other spices. Traditionally served with boiled potatoes and hominy, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Pork tripe, pork trotters (optional), ají colorado paste, onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, bell peppers, tomatoes, chicken or beef broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, no hominy, and no rice. Ask if available with a side of green salad (no sugary dressing) or avocado. Confirm no flour thickeners in the stew.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in chili paste or tomato sauce, flour thickeners in the stew, high-carb sides (potatoes, hominy, 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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