Chicharrón de Calamar
Fried Calamari (without breading or potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sin apanado' (without breading/flour) and 'sin papas' (without potatoes or any other carb sides). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
Tender rings of fresh calamari (squid) seasoned with Peruvian spices and fried until golden and crispy. Crucially, this keto version is prepared without any flour or cornstarch breading.
Key ingredients
Calamari rings, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable or sunflower oil), salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, aji panca seasoning (minimal, optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sin apanado' (without breading/flour) and 'sin papas' (without potatoes or any other carb sides). Verify no sugary marinades are used.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch breading used by default, sugary seasonings or marinades, cross-contamination if fried with breaded items, high-carb side dishes (e.g., yuca, potatoes).
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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