Fritada de Cerdo (sin Acompañamientos Carbos)
Fried Pork (without Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request *only* the fried pork. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Ecuadorian dishes.
What it is
Crispy, succulent pieces of pork that have been first boiled in water with aromatic spices and then fried in their own rendered fat until golden brown. This dish, when requested without its traditional carb-heavy accompaniments, becomes a deliciously satisfying keto option, rich in flavor and fat.
Key ingredients
Pork meat (e.g., pork belly, loin, or other fatty cuts), water, salt, garlic, cumin, red onion, achiote. Typically served without any additional sides for keto.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *only* the fried pork. Explicitly state no mote (hominy), llapingachos (potato patties), maduro (sweet plantain), tostado (toasted corn), or rice. Confirm no sugar is added during the cooking process.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Fritada. Por favor, sin llapingachos, mote, plátanos fritos ni papas. Solo la carne de cerdo, o con ensalada verde simple con aceite y vinagre.
Fritada. Omit llapingachos, mote, plantains, and potatoes. Just the pork, or with a simple green salad dressed with oil and vinegar.
Watch out for
Traditional carb-heavy sides are the primary risk; occasionally, a small amount of sugar may be added during the pork's initial boiling (less common for Fritada than some other regional pork preparations).
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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