Fritada de Cerdo (Keto Modificada)
Peruvian Fried Pork (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no mote, no potatoes, no yuca, and ensure the ají panca paste used is free of added sugars. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of pork, first boiled until succulent, then pan-fried or deep-fried until the exterior is crispy and golden. Seasoned with traditional Peruvian spices, modified to be served without the typical high-carb accompaniments like mote (hominy) or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or leg, lard or cooking oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, ají panca paste, red onion, lime, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no mote, no potatoes, no yuca, and ensure the ají panca paste used is free of added sugars. Can be served with a side of green salad or sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in ají panca paste or marinades, traditional high-carb sides (mote, potatoes) must be explicitly omitted.
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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