Pescado Entero Frito (sin apanado)
Whole Fried Fish (no breading, Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely crucial to request *no apanado* (no breading/flour). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Peruvian dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (e.g., red snapper, perch) lightly seasoned and perfectly fried until crispy outside and moist inside. Served plain with lemon wedges or a simple salsa criolla. Crucially, requested without any breading.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., pargo, cabrilla), salt, pepper, garlic powder, vegetable oil (for frying), lemon wedges, optional: simple salsa criolla (red onion, aji amarillo, lime, cilantro).
How to make it keto
Absolutely crucial to request *no apanado* (no breading/flour). Ensure it's fried in suitable oil (e.g., vegetable oil, not flour-dredged). Omit any high-carb sides (rice, potatoes, yuca). Accompanying salsa criolla should be consumed sparingly due to onions if carb-sensitive.
Watch out for
Breading (APANADO) is the primary risk and *must* be omitted. Often served with high-carb sides (rice, potatoes, yuca) which must be omitted. Onions in salsa criolla.
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.
More on the Peruvian menuAll 178 Peruvian dishes ›
