Pescado Frito Entero con Ensalada
Whole Fried Fish with Side Salad
Yes, with a tweak: verify no flour or cornstarch breading is used (most traditional preparation avoids heavy breading). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (e.g., Red Snapper), seasoned with traditional herbs and deep-fried until crispy. Naturally keto when served without high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (snapper, perch), garlic, oregano, lime, salt, pepper, cooking oil (for frying), side salad (lettuce, tomato)
How to make it keto
Verify no flour or cornstarch breading is used (most traditional preparation avoids heavy breading). Request 'sin arroz, sin tostones, sin yuca'. Ask for a simple side salad or sliced avocado instead.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Pescado Frito Entero, por favor, ¿me confirma que no lleva harina ni almidón para empanar? Sin arroz, sin tostones ni yuca. Una ensalada simple o aguacate.
Pescado Frito Entero: confirm no flour/cornstarch breading. No rice, tostones, or yuca. Simple side salad or sliced avocado instead, please.
Watch out for
If flour is used as a breading, it will add significant carbs. Always clarify. Traditional sides are high in carbs.
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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