Chicharrón
Fried Pork Belly
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Colombian dishes.
What it is
Crispy, deep-fried pork belly, a popular and naturally keto-friendly Colombian delicacy. It's often served as an appetizer or side.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt, deep-frying oil (pork's own rendered fat plus additional cooking oil).
Optional tweaks
No modifications needed, just ensure it's served plain without any accompanying high-carb items like arepas, potatoes, or yucca.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Chicharrón, por favor, confirme que viene solo, sin arepas, papas ni yuca.
Chicharrón, please confirm it's served plain without arepas, potatoes, or yucca.
Watch out for
Type of cooking oil used for deep frying (restaurants often use industrial seed oils high in omega-6).
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.
More on the Colombian menuAll 164 Colombian dishes ›
