Pampaku (Keto-Modified)
Traditional Mixed Meats Cooked in Earthen Oven (Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request only the meat portions. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional communal dish slow-cooked in an earthen oven, featuring a variety of seasoned meats such as pork, chicken, and beef. The keto version includes only the flavorful meats, excluding starchy root vegetables and corn.
Key ingredients
Pork (ribs, loin), chicken pieces, beef (various cuts), aji panca, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, bay leaves, vegetable oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request only the meat portions. Omit potatoes, yuca, plantains, sweet potatoes, and corn usually cooked alongside. Inquire about marinade ingredients for hidden sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Para el Pampaku, solo la carne, por favor. Sin papas, yuca, plátanos, camotes ni choclo. ¿La marinada contiene azúcar?
For the Pampaku, I'd like only the meat portions, please. No potatoes, yuca, plantains, sweet potatoes, or corn. Are there any hidden sugars in the marinade?
Watch out for
Marinades or seasonings could contain hidden sugars. Cross-contamination from cooking with starchy vegetables in the same oven, even if not served.
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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