Chicharrones con Ensalada de Repollo
Fried Pork Belly with Cabbage Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crispy fried pork belly (chicharrones) served with a simple, refreshing cabbage salad dressed with lime and cilantro. This dish is naturally high in fat and protein.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt, pepper, cooking oil (for frying), cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, red onion, sometimes a touch of vinegar.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no yuca is served. Ask for no sugar in the cabbage salad dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Los Chicharrones con Ensalada de Repollo, por favor, sin yuca. Y el aderezo de la ensalada de repollo sin azúcar.
For the Chicharrones con Ensalada de Repollo, no yuca, please. And no sugar in the cabbage salad dressing.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in cabbage salad dressing, cross-contamination if fried with breaded items, traditional serving often includes starchy 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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