Chicharrón en Salsa Verde con Chayote Guisado (Keto)
Pork Rinds in Green Tomatillo Sauce with Stewed Chayote (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the green sauce is made without sugar or masa (corn flour) for thickening. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crispy pork rinds (chicharrón) simmered in a tangy and mildly spicy green tomatillo sauce, creating a tender and flavorful stew. Served with a side of tender, stewed chayote squash, rich in savory flavors.
Key ingredients
Chicharrón (pork rinds), tomatillos, jalapeños/serranos, onions, garlic, cilantro, chicken broth, cooking oil/lard, salt, pepper. Chayote, onions, garlic, cooking oil/lard.
How to make it keto
Ensure the green sauce is made without sugar or masa (corn flour) for thickening. Confirm chayote stew is not made with potatoes or other high-carb tubers.
Watch out for
Masa/cornstarch used as a thickener in the sauce, added sugar to balance the acidity of tomatillos, quantity of onions in the sauce or chayote stew.
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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