Carne Frita con Ajíes y Cebolla
Fried Beef/Pork Chunks with Peppers & Onions (No Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no tostones (fried plantains), yucca frita, or rice. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Tender, marinated chunks of beef or pork, deep-fried until tender inside and slightly crispy outside, then often tossed with sautéed bell peppers and onions.
Key ingredients
Beef or pork shoulder/leg, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, oil for deep-frying, bell peppers, onions.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no tostones (fried plantains), yucca frita, or rice. Ensure no breading is used on the meat, and no sugary marinade.
Watch out for
This dish is almost always served with high-carb sides. Confirm no breading is applied to the meat before frying. Ensure no sugary marinades are used.
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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