Picorocos al Pilpil
Barnacles 'Pilpil' Style
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Chilean dishes.
What it is
Giant barnacles (picorocos) cooked 'pilpil' style, meaning gently poached in a rich emulsion of olive oil, garlic, and 'ají cacho de cabra' (Chilean dried red chili). The sauce is naturally thickened by the gelatin from the barnacles and the olive oil.
Key ingredients
Picorocos (Chilean giant barnacles), olive oil (extra virgin), garlic, 'ají cacho de cabra' (dried red chili), fresh parsley (garnish), salt.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no bread or other carb accompaniments are served.
Watch out for
None, as long as no bread is provided for dipping.
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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