Chicharrón de Res
Fried Beef Belly/Cracklings
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Crispy, savory pieces of fried beef belly or beef cracklings, seasoned simply with salt and garlic. A less common but authentic variation of chicharrón, offering a distinct flavor profile from pork.
Key ingredients
Beef belly or fatty cuts of beef, garlic, salt, pepper, oil for frying (traditionally beef tallow or lard, but restaurant may use vegetable oil).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading or flour is used. Ask what type of oil is used for frying; ideally, it should be lard, tallow, or olive oil. Request without any high-carb dipping sauces.
Watch out for
Breading/flour, vegetable oil for frying, sugary dipping sauces.
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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