Lechona (Piel y Carne)
Roasted Stuffed Pig (Skin and Meat Only)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request only the skin and meat, ensuring no rice or peas from the stuffing are served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Colombian dishes.
What it is
Crispy roasted pig skin and tender pork meat, traditionally slow-roasted and usually stuffed with rice and peas. For keto, specifically request only the skin and meat, avoiding any stuffing.
Key ingredients
Pork (skin, meat), onion, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, lard/pork fat.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request only the skin and meat, ensuring no rice or peas from the stuffing are served. Avoid any accompanying side dishes like arepas.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Lechona, por favor, solo la piel y la carne, sin arroz ni guisantes del relleno. Nada de arepas ni otras guarniciones.
For the Lechona, please serve only the skin and meat, no rice or peas from the stuffing. No arepas or other sides.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in seasoning rubs, cross-contamination with stuffing if served from a communal tray. The stuffing itself (rice, peas) is very high carb.
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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