Guiso de Cueritos (Estofado de Piel de Cerdo Keto)
Keto Braised Pork Skin Stew with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, carrots, peas, or starchy thickeners are added to the stew. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Nicaraguan dishes.
What it is
Tender braised pork skins (cueritos) slowly cooked in a flavorful, savory sauce typically made with fresh tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Modified for keto by ensuring no starchy vegetables or thickeners, and served with a suitable keto side.
Key ingredients
Pork skins (cueritos), fresh tomatoes, yellow onions, green bell peppers, garlic, cooking oil (e.g., lard or olive oil), bay leaves, salt, black pepper, chicken or pork broth, side of sautéed chayote.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, carrots, peas, or starchy thickeners are added to the stew. Request no rice, plantains, or tortillas on the side. Confirm no added sugars in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato-based sauces, starchy thickeners, or small amounts of high-carb vegetables if not carefully omitted. Always inquire about ingredients.
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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