Lomo Saltado
Peruvian Beef Stir-fry
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY NO french fries and NO rice. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Peruvian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Peruvian stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef, sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and aji amarillo in a savory soy-based sauce. Traditionally served with roasted keto vegetables and cauliflower rice.
Key ingredients
Beef strips, red onions, tomatoes, aji amarillo paste, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cilantro, garlic.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY NO french fries and NO rice. Request extra onions and tomatoes, or a side of steamed vegetables if available. Confirm no added sugar in the soy sauce if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Mi Lomo Saltado, por favor sin papas fritas ni arroz. Con cebolla y tomate extra, o verduras al vapor. ¿La salsa de soya lleva azúcar?
My Lomo Saltado, absolutely no french fries or rice. Extra onions and tomatoes, or steamed vegetables. Is there added sugar in the soy sauce?
Watch out for
Soy sauce (often contains sugar), natural sugars in tomatoes and onions, aji amarillo paste, potential use of cornstarch or other thickeners in the sauce.
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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