Chivo Picante (Estilo Montañés, sin Carbos)
Spicy Mountain-Style Goat (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no starchy root vegetables (potatoes, yuca, carrots, squash) and no flour or cornstarch thickeners for the sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Tender goat meat cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender with a distinct spicy kick from ajíes picantes (Dominican chili peppers), along with a sofrito of onions, garlic, and bell peppers. This 'mountain-style' version often has a richer, slightly drier sauce compared to a traditional 'guisado'.
Key ingredients
Goat meat, ajíes picantes (hot peppers), bell peppers, onions, garlic, fresh cilantro, Dominican oregano, minimal tomato paste, olive oil, white vinegar, chicken broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no starchy root vegetables (potatoes, yuca, carrots, squash) and no flour or cornstarch thickeners for the sauce. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato paste or sauce base. Serve with low-carb greens like sautéed cabbage or green salad.
Watch out for
Starchy vegetables (potato, yuca), flour/cornstarch thickeners, added sugar in tomato products.
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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