Keto Pupusa Filling Platter
Deconstructed Pupusa (Pork & Cheese Filling with Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no pupusa (corn masa cake). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A deconstructed version of a popular masa cake, focusing on the savory fillings. This dish presents the flavorful mixture of chicharrón (fried pork), cheese, and possibly loroco (edible flower) in a bowl, often served alongside curtido (fermented cabbage slaw, carefully chosen) and salsa roja, without the high-carb corn tortilla.
Key ingredients
Chicharrón (ground fried pork belly/skin), cheese (mozzarella, queso fresco), loroco (optional), curtido (cabbage, carrots, onion, vinegar, oregano), salsa roja (tomatoes, onion, garlic, chiles).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no pupusa (corn masa cake). Ask for the filling to be served as a platter or bowl. Request curtido to be made without added sugar and to minimize carrots. Ensure salsa roja has no added sugar.
Watch out for
The pupusa itself (corn masa), carrots in curtido, added sugar in curtido or salsa, beans in the filling (ensure 'revueltas' with beans are avoided, or only cheese/chicharrón).
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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