Chicharrónes (de Panza de Cerdo) con Pico de Gallo
Crispy Pork Belly with Pico de Gallo (no tortilla)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no tortillas, no plantains, no yuca, no beans, and no rice. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
Rendered and deep-fried crispy pork belly pieces, intensely flavorful and fatty. Served with a fresh pico de gallo (diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice) on the side. Traditionally served with tortillas or other starchy sides, which must be omitted for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt, pepper, vegetable oil for frying. Pico de gallo: tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no tortillas, no plantains, no yuca, no beans, and no rice. Ensure pico de gallo contains no added sugar.
Watch out for
Pico de gallo contains small amounts of carbs from tomatoes and onions; risk of added sugar to pico or other unexpected high-carb sides (e.g., corn salad).
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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