Gandinga de Cerdo (Sin Arroz)
Pork Offal Stew (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice is added to the stew itself or served as a side. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful stew made from various pork offal (liver, kidneys, heart), slow-simmered in a rich tomato-based sofrito with peppers, onions, and spices. Served without the customary side of rice.
Key ingredients
Pork liver, heart, kidneys, sofrito (onions, garlic, bell peppers, culantro, olive oil), tomato sauce (unsweetened), capers, olives, vinegar, spices.
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice is added to the stew itself or served as a side. Ensure any tomato sauce used is unsweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Gandinga de Cerdo: ¿sin arroz en el guiso? ¿La salsa de tomate es sin azúcar?
Gandinga de Cerdo: Ensure no rice in the stew. Is the tomato sauce unsweetened?
Watch out for
Tomato sauce can contain added sugar; starchy thickeners in the stew; served with high-carb sides by default.
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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