Cuy Asado con Ensalada Verde
Roasted Guinea Pig with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no traditional high-carb sides like potatoes, rice, or mote (boiled corn). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Colombian dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish from the Andean regions, whole roasted guinea pig (cuy) seasoned simply with garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper, cooked until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. Served with a fresh green salad.
Key ingredients
Whole guinea pig (cuy), salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil. Side green salad (lettuce, cucumber, minimal tomato/onion, olive oil, vinegar).
How to make it keto
Request no traditional high-carb sides like potatoes, rice, or mote (boiled corn). Ensure the seasoning or marinade used is free of added sugars.
Watch out for
Traditional high-carb sides (potatoes, rice, corn/mote), sugary marinades or rubs (unlikely for traditional cuy, but always worth confirming).
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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