Carne Frita / Carne Salada (sin acompañamientos de carbohidratos)
Fried Beef Chunks / Salted Beef (without carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially request no rice, no plantains, and no yuca. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Flavorful beef chunks, either fried until crispy ('Carne Frita') or salted, rehydrated, and then fried ('Carne Salada'). A robust protein dish, served without traditional starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, garlic, oregano, lime juice, salt, pepper, oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Crucially request no rice, no plantains, and no yuca. Confirm no sugary marinades are used.
Watch out for
Marinades can sometimes contain small amounts of sugar. Frequently served with high-carb sides like fried plantains, yuca, or rice.
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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