Chorizo Santarroseño con Cebolla Caramelizada y Natilla (Estilo Keto)
Keto Santarroseño Sausage with Caramelized Onion and Sour Cream
Yes, with a tweak: request onions to be caramelized *without* added sugar (slow-cooked only); ensure sausage contains no high-carb fillers; request a generous portion of natilla. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Authentic Santarroseño sausage, known for its unique seasoning, grilled or pan-fried, served with slow-cooked 'caramelized' onions (prepared without added sugar to ensure keto compliance) and a generous side of rich Costa Rican natilla (sour cream). A popular 'boca' or main dish.
Key ingredients
Santarroseño sausage (pork), onion, olive oil/butter, salt, pepper, natilla (sour cream).
How to make it keto
Request onions to be caramelized *without* added sugar (slow-cooked only); ensure sausage contains no high-carb fillers; request a generous portion of natilla.
Watch out for
Added sugar in caramelized onions; fillers/binders in sausage; sugary natilla (unlikely in CR, but confirm); poor cooking oils.
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.
More on the Costa Rican menuAll 475 Costa Rican dishes ›
