Perro Caliente Desnudo con Pico de Gallo
Naked Hot Dog with Pico de Gallo (Grilled Hot Dog served without a Bun, topped with Fresh Salsa)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bun. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular Nicaraguan street food, a hot dog (typically a pork or beef sausage) grilled until juicy and lightly charred, served without the bun. Topped generously with fresh pico de gallo (a vibrant salsa of diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro) and a squirt of mustard or mayo.
Key ingredients
Hot dog sausage (beef/pork), tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, mustard, mayonnaise, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no bun. Confirm hot dog ingredients are low carb (some cheaper hot dogs contain fillers). Ensure pico de gallo has no added sugar and avoid sugary condiments like ketchup or sweet relishes.
Watch out for
Hot dog fillers/sugar, sugary ketchup, sweet relishes, sweetened pico de gallo.
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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