Chicharrón de Cerdo Prensado con Repollo
Pressed Pork Rinds/Belly with Cabbage Salad (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Nicaraguan dishes.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring chunks of slow-cooked and pressed pork belly and skin, fried until crispy. Served alongside a refreshing cabbage salad (repollo picado) with lime and vinegar.
Key ingredients
Pork belly (skin on), salt, pepper, lard or cooking oil. For the salad: shredded cabbage, tomato, onion, white vinegar, lime juice, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no yuca or fried plantains are served. Confirm no sugar in the cabbage salad dressing.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in cabbage salad dressing. The dish is naturally keto, but restaurant serving of high-carb sides is a risk.
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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