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Minced Goat Hash (Keto, no starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, plantains, yuca, or other root vegetables. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Finely chopped or minced goat meat, slow-cooked with aromatic Dominican spices like oregano, garlic, and bell peppers, creating a rich and flavorful hash. Served as a standalone dish without traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Goat meat (chopped/minced), onions, bell peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro, culantro (recao), dried oregano, cumin, annatto oil (achiote), olive oil, lime juice, salt, black pepper, a touch of tomato paste (ensure low sugar).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, plantains, yuca, or other root vegetables. Confirm no flour or sugar added to the sauce.
Watch out for
Restaurant adding flour as a thickener to the sauce, hidden sugar in any prepared sauces or tomato paste.
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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