Salchichón en Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Costa Rican Sausage in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar to the tomato sauce and no thickeners like flour or cornstarch. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thick-cut Costa Rican salchichón (a type of cured pork sausage, often similar to a large salami or bologna) simmered in a savory, mild red sauce made from fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and spices. Served as a main dish without rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Salchichón (pork sausage), fresh tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, culantro, chicken broth, cooking oil (e.g., olive oil), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no added sugar to the tomato sauce and no thickeners like flour or cornstarch. Request a side of steamed low-carb vegetables instead of traditional accompaniments like rice, beans, or plantains.
Watch out for
Added sugar in the tomato sauce, flour/cornstarch used as thickeners, high-carb side dishes, some inexpensive salchichón brands may contain fillers or sugar.
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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