Keto Sancocho (Dominican Meat Stew, No Roots)
Keto Dominican Meat & Vegetable Stew (No Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure NO yuca, yautía, ñame, potatoes, plantains (verde or maduro), or corn. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
A hearty, flavorful stew featuring multiple types of meat (beef, chicken, pork) cooked in a rich broth with low-carb vegetables like cabbage, green beans, or chayote, explicitly omitting all traditional root vegetables and plantains.
Key ingredients
Beef cuts (e.g., short ribs, stew meat), chicken pieces, pork (e.g., ribs, chicharrón pieces), broth, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, oregano, tomato paste (minimal), cabbage, chayote, green beans.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure NO yuca, yautía, ñame, potatoes, plantains (verde or maduro), or corn. Request extra low-carb vegetables like cabbage or green beans instead. Confirm no flour/cornstarch thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Mi Sancocho, por favor, sin yuca, yautía, ñame, papas, plátanos ni maíz. ¿Pueden poner más verduras bajas en carbohidratos como repollo o ejotes? Y sin harina/maicena.
For the Sancocho, absolutely no yuca, yautía, ñame, potatoes, plantains, or corn. Please add extra low-carb vegetables like cabbage or green beans. Confirm no flour or cornstarch.
Watch out for
Accidental inclusion of any traditional root vegetables/plantains. Sugary tomato paste. Flour/cornstarch thickeners.
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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