Chicharrón de Cerdo
Fried Pork Belly/Rinds
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit any fried yuca, sweet potato, or corn that typically accompanies the dish. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
Crispy and succulent fried pork belly or pork rinds, often served with a refreshing onion salad (salsa criolla). A popular and flavorful appetizer or main dish.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt, garlic, lime, red onion, cilantro (for salsa criolla).
How to make it keto
Request to omit any fried yuca, sweet potato, or corn that typically accompanies the dish. Ensure no sugary glaze or marinade is used on the pork.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Chicharrón, por favor sin yuca frita, camote ni choclo. ¿Podría confirmar que el cerdo no lleva glaseado ni marinada azucarada?
For Chicharrón, omit fried yuca, sweet potato, and corn. Confirm no sugary glaze or marinade on the pork.
Watch out for
Fried yuca, sweet potato, corn. Occasionally, a sweet glaze might be applied to the pork.
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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