Vigorón (Sin Yuca)
Chicharrón and Cabbage Salad (No Yuca)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for no yuca (cassava). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A refreshing and savory combination of crispy fried pork belly (chicharrón) served atop a simple salad of shredded cabbage, tomatoes, and lime juice. Traditionally prepared without the starchy yuca (cassava).
Key ingredients
Pork chicharrón (pork belly), green cabbage, tomatoes, lime juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for no yuca (cassava). Confirm chicharrones are plain, unseasoned, and not coated in anything sugary.
Watch out for
Yuca is a defining component of the traditional Vigorón and will always be served unless specified otherwise. Some chicharrones may have sugary glazes.
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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