Chicharrón (Crispy Pork Belly/Rinds)
Crispy Pork Belly or Rinds (No Tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: simply request no tortillas (and no accompanying rice or beans if served as a larger meal). About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Crispy fried pork belly or pork rinds, a popular snack or side dish. The pork is typically seasoned with salt and sometimes lime. Naturally very high in fat and protein. Often served with tortillas and lime.
Key ingredients
Pork belly or pork skin, lard for frying, salt, lime.
How to make it keto
Simply request no tortillas (and no accompanying rice or beans if served as a larger meal).
Watch out for
Occasionally served with a sweet dipping sauce (rare for traditional chicharron, but possible), cross-contamination if fried with breaded items.
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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