Chuleta Frita (sin acompañamientos de carbohidratos)
Fried Pork Chop (without high-carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially request NO rice, NO tostones, NO yuca, and NO potatoes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
A seasoned pork chop, often marinated in a garlic-oregano-vinegar blend, then pan-fried or deep-fried until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Customarily served with rice and plantains or root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork chop, garlic, oregano, vinegar/lime, salt, pepper, oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Crucially request NO rice, NO tostones, NO yuca, and NO potatoes. Ask for a side of avocado or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar instead. Confirm no flour breading and no sugary marinades are used.
Watch out for
Similar to fried fish, pork chops are often breaded with flour or marinated in sugary sauces. Always served with high-carb sides like rice, plantains, or root vegetables.
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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