Chanchita Asada con Ensalada de Repollo (Keto, Sin Yuca)
Roasted Suckling Piglet with Cabbage Salad (Keto, No Yuca)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the piglet is roasted without sugary glazes. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A delicacy of roasted suckling piglet, known for its crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat. Served keto-style with a simple, refreshing cabbage salad, foregoing the traditional yuca.
Key ingredients
Suckling piglet, garlic, bitter orange (naranja agria) or lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, cabbage, tomatoes, white vinegar or lime juice, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure the piglet is roasted without sugary glazes. Request only the roasted piglet and a plain cabbage and tomato salad with a vinaigrette-style dressing (oil, vinegar/lime, salt, pepper), no mayo or sweet dressings. Strictly no yuca.
Watch out for
Piglet might be roasted with sugary marinades or glazes. Salad dressing could contain hidden sugars.
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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