Buche de Cerdo Guisado (Keto Modificado)
Stewed Pork Maw (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables are added. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of pork maw (stomach), slow-simmered in a rich tomato-based sofrito sauce with onions, peppers, and aromatic herbs and spices. Prepared without traditional root vegetables or thickeners for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Pork maw (buche), sofrito (onions, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, culantro), tomato sauce (unsweetened), olive oil, bay leaf, oregano, cumin, broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables are added. Request no cornstarch or flour-based thickeners for the sauce. Served with a side of avocado or steamed keto vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato sauce, starchy vegetables, flour/cornstarch thickeners in the stew.
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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