Chicharrón de Pescado (Keto)
Crispy Fried Fish Pieces (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starchy coating is used for frying. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Paraguayan dishes.
What it is
Crispy, deep-fried pieces of white fish (like surubí), seasoned simply with salt and pepper. For keto, it's prepared without any flour or starchy coating, ensuring a naturally gluten-free and low-carb crunch. Typically served with lime wedges and a simple green salad.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (e.g., surubí, dorado), cooking oil (lard, coconut oil, avocado oil), salt, black pepper, lime wedges, optional side salad (lettuce, tomato).
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starchy coating is used for frying. Request fish to be fried in keto-friendly oil (e.g., lard, avocado oil, coconut oil). Confirm no added sugars in any dipping sauce. Request a simple green salad without croutons or sweet dressings.
Watch out for
Hidden flour in breading/coating, sugary dipping sauces, starchy side dishes like fries or mandioca.
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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