Chanchamito de Queso con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Keto Cheese and Vegetable Patties (Chanchamito Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request no corn flour, masa, or other high-carb binders. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory patties made from fresh Costa Rican cheese (queso fresco or cuajada) mixed with finely chopped low-carb vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and chayote. Pan-fried until golden and firm, a keto interpretation of a traditional 'chanchamito' patty.
Key ingredients
Fresh cheese (queso fresco/cuajada), egg, finely chopped bell pepper, onion, chayote, cilantro, salt, black pepper, cooking oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no corn flour, masa, or other high-carb binders. Confirm only keto-friendly vegetables are included.
Watch out for
If cornmeal or wheat flour is inadvertently used as a binder. Inclusion of high-carb vegetables like potato or yuca.
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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