Patitas de Cerdo Guisadas (Keto)
Braised Pig's Trotters (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Venezuelan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional, hearty dish featuring succulent pig's trotters slow-cooked until they are incredibly tender and gelatinous. Braised in a rich, savory sauce with a base of onions, garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes, infused with spices. (Ensure no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are used, and no flour thickeners for the keto version).
Key ingredients
Pig's trotters, onions, bell peppers (red, green), tomatoes, garlic, white wine or vinegar, bay leaves, cumin, paprika, olive oil, beef broth.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables. Confirm no flour or other high-carb thickeners are used in the sauce. Ensure no hidden sugars in the tomato base.
Watch out for
Starchy vegetables as fillers, flour/cornstarch thickeners, hidden sugars in tomato sauce, use of non-keto oils.
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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