Bandeja Paisa (Modificada)
Paisa Platter (Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request to omit beans, white rice, plantains (maduro/patacones), and arepa. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A deconstructed version of Colombia's national dish, focusing on the high-protein and high-fat components while omitting starches. A large platter featuring various meats.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, chicharrón (fried pork belly), fried egg, chorizo (Colombian sausage), avocado. Cooked with ample restaurant oils.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request to omit beans, white rice, plantains (maduro/patacones), and arepa. Ask for a generous portion of the meat components and avocado.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Para la Bandeja Paisa, por favor omita los frijoles, arroz, plátano (maduro/patacones) y la arepa. Quiero más carne y aguacate.
For the Bandeja Paisa, please omit the beans, rice, plantains (maduro/patacones), and arepa. Can I have extra meat and avocado instead?
Watch out for
Fillers or added sugar in chorizo. Potential hidden sugar in ground beef seasoning. High-carb cooking oils used in excess.
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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