Masitas de Puerco Fritas (con cebolla)
Fried Pork Chunks with Onions and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no yuca (boiled or fried), no plantains (maduros or tostones). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crispy fried pork chunks (often from pork shoulder or leg), marinated in citrus and garlic, then deep-fried until golden. Served traditionally with sautéed onions. Must be ordered without starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/leg, sour orange juice (or lime/lemon), garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, lard/vegetable oil for frying, yellow onions.
How to make it keto
Request no yuca (boiled or fried), no plantains (maduros or tostones). Ask for extra sautéed onions if available, or a side of low-carb vegetables. Confirm no sugary glaze is applied.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Las Masitas de Puerco Fritas, sin yuca ni plátanos. Por favor, sin glaseado azucarado. ¿Puedo tener cebollas salteadas extra o un acompañamiento de vegetales bajos en carbohidratos?
I'd like the Masitas de Puerco Fritas without yuca or plantains. Please, no sugary glaze. Can I have extra sautéed onions or a side of low-carb vegetables?
Watch out for
Potentially sugary marinade in some establishments. Risk of cross-contamination with breading if fried in shared oil (less common for this dish). High-carb sides served automatically.
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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