Lomo de Cerdo Encebollado (Keto Modificado)
Pork Loin with Caramelized Onions (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: served strictly without rice, potatoes, or yuca. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of pork loin sautéed with copious amounts of sweet and savory caramelized onions and bell peppers, seasoned with traditional Ecuadorian spices like cumin, garlic, and achiote for a distinctive flavor and color.
Key ingredients
Pork loin, red onions, bell peppers (red, green), garlic, cumin, achiote paste or oil, olive oil, cilantro, lime, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Served strictly without rice, potatoes, or yuca. Request extra green salad, steamed vegetables, or sliced avocado as an accompaniment. Confirm no flour is used for thickening the sauce.
Watch out for
Caramelized onions (natural sugars), potential flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugar in marinades, high-carb side dishes by default.
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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