Carne de Cerdo Frita con Vegetales en Escabeche
Fried Pork Chunks with Pickled Vegetables (Keto-Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure pork is not breaded or floured before frying. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Crispy, succulent chunks of fried pork (masitas de cerdo fritas), seasoned with traditional Dominican spices, served with a vibrant and tangy side of mixed pickled vegetables (escabeche) including bell peppers, onions, and minimal carrots.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or belly, cooking oil (for frying), lime juice, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper. For escabeche: white vinegar, water, red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, minimal carrot, olive oil, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, peppercorns.
How to make it keto
Ensure pork is not breaded or floured before frying. Confirm escabeche contains only low-carb vegetables and no added sugar in the pickling liquid. Request no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Pork might be lightly floured by default; escabeche dressing may contain sugar; carrots used excessively in escabeche; often served with high-carb sides.
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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