Carne Frita con Ensalada Verde
Fried Beef Chunks with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no traditional high-carb sides (plantains, yuca, rice). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Marinated beef chunks, seasoned with garlic, oregano, and sour orange, then pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender within. Served with a refreshing green salad, omitting traditional starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks (e.g., sirloin, chuck), salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, sour orange/lime juice, cooking oil (for frying), lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Request no traditional high-carb sides (plantains, yuca, rice). Ensure salad dressing is oil and vinegar, without added sugar. Confirm marinade doesn't contain significant sugar.
Watch out for
Potential sugar in beef marinade, high-carb side dishes if not explicitly omitted, hidden sugars in salad dressings.
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.