Rabo Encendido con Ensalada Verde (sin Arroz ni Tubérculos)
Dominican Oxtail Stew with Green Salad (No Rice or Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially request 'sin tubérculos' (no potato, yuca, ñame, yautía, plantain, auyama/squash). About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Rich and tender oxtail, slow-braised in a deeply savory, slightly spicy red wine and tomato sauce, infused with Dominican herbs and spices. Served with a crisp green salad as a keto accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, red bell peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, culantro (recao), oregano, tomato paste (sugar-free if possible), red wine (small amount, mostly cooks off), olive oil, beef broth, hot pepper (scotch bonnet/ají picante - optional), lime/sour orange, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Crucially request 'sin tubérculos' (no potato, yuca, ñame, yautía, plantain, auyama/squash). Confirm no flour or cornstarch used as a thickener. Ask for no rice or beans. Be mindful of tomato paste quantity and ask for unsweetened if available.
Watch out for
Tomato paste (check for added sugar), potential flour/cornstarch thickeners, small amounts of hidden sugar in seasonings/marinades. Higher natural carbs from bell peppers, onions, tomatoes in the stew base. Small amount of carbs from red wine (negligible after reduction).
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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