Bisteck a lo Pobre
Steak with Fried Egg (no rice, fries, or plantain)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice (arroz), no French fries (papas fritas), and no fried plantains (plátano frito), as these are standard accompaniments. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
A classic Peruvian dish featuring a pan-seared or grilled steak, typically served with a sunny-side-up fried egg. Modified to remove high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., sirloin, ribeye), eggs, cooking oil (or butter), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no rice (arroz), no French fries (papas fritas), and no fried plantains (plátano frito), as these are standard accompaniments. Ensure no sugary marinades on the steak.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Para el Bisteck a lo Pobre, por favor, sin arroz, papas fritas ni plátano frito. Y que el bistec no tenga marinada azucarada.
For Bisteck a lo Pobre, please no rice, French fries, or fried plantains. And no sugary marinade on the steak.
Watch out for
Any marinades on the steak should be checked for sugar. Otherwise, the core components are keto-friendly.
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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