Buche de Cerdo Relleno de Picadillo Keto
Pig's Stomach Stuffed with Keto Ground Meat
Yes, with a tweak: the picadillo filling must be free of rice, potatoes, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb fillers. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Puerto Rican dishes.
What it is
A traditional and hearty dish featuring a pig's stomach, meticulously cleaned and then slow-cooked after being generously stuffed with a savory, low-carb ground meat (picadillo) mixture. The filling is typically seasoned with olives, capers, garlic, and herbs.
Key ingredients
Pig's stomach, ground pork or beef, olive oil, sofrito (garlic, onion, peppers, cilantro), olives, capers, tomato paste (unsweetened), spices (oregano, cumin), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, the picadillo filling must be free of rice, potatoes, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb fillers. Confirm unsweetened tomato paste. Served without traditional starchy accompaniments (e.g., root vegetables, rice).
Watch out for
High-carb fillers in the picadillo, sugary sauce components, high-carb side dishes.
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 Puerto Rican menuAll 232 Puerto Rican dishes ›
