Chuletas Fritas con Ensalada (Dominican Style)
Fried Pork Chops with Salad (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, beans, plantains, or yuca. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Marinated bone-in pork chops, seasoned with garlic, oregano, and vinegar, then pan-fried or deep-fried until golden and crispy. Served with a simple green salad instead of traditional starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Bone-in pork chops, garlic, oregano, vinegar (or lime juice), salt, pepper, olive oil/frying oil. Side salad: lettuce, tomato, onion, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, beans, plantains, or yuca. Ask for a simple green salad (oil and vinegar dressing) or sliced avocado as your side. Confirm no flour breading on the pork chops (traditional Dominican method usually does not use breading).
Watch out for
Standardly served with high-carb sides. Some non-traditional restaurants might bread the chops (always ask).
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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