Longaniza Frita con Chayote Frito (Estilo Tostones)
Fried Dominican Sausage with Fried Chayote 'Tostones' (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the chayote is prepared plain, without flour or breading, and fried in suitable oil. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Savory Dominican pork sausage (longaniza) fried until crispy, served with thick-cut slices of chayote (vegetable pear) that have been fried to mimic the texture of traditional tostones. A classic pairing reimagined for keto.
Key ingredients
Dominican longaniza (pork sausage), chayote, lard or cooking oil, garlic, salt, lime.
How to make it keto
Ensure the chayote is prepared plain, without flour or breading, and fried in suitable oil. Confirm no carby accompaniments like traditional plantains or yuca are served.
Watch out for
Cross-contamination from shared fryers with high-carb items. Hidden fillers in the longaniza (though traditional longaniza is usually pure pork).
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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