Ají de Cuero (Piel de Cerdo en Salsa de Maní Picante Keto)
Pork Skin in Spicy Peanut Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all high-carb sides like rice, potatoes, or plantains. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and flavorful Ecuadorian dish featuring tender, slow-cooked pork skin (cuero) stewed in a creamy, mildly spicy peanut sauce (salsa de maní) with local herbs and spices. Traditionally served with rice and potato, the keto version highlights the succulent pork skin and sauce, accompanied by non-starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork skin (cooked until tender), roasted peanuts, onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, aji amarillo (or other mild chili for heat), cilantro, cumin, annatto, beef or chicken broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit all high-carb sides like rice, potatoes, or plantains. Request to be served with steamed green beans, broccoli, or cauliflower rice instead. Ensure no sugar is added to the peanut sauce.
Watch out for
Peanuts contain carbohydrates; hidden sugars in sauce preparations; traditional high-carb side dishes if not explicitly omitted.
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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