Rabo Encendido (Keto)
Spicy Oxtail Stew (Keto, No Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sin papas, sin yuca, sin zanahorias, sin auyama' (without potatoes, yuca, carrots, pumpkin). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slow-cooked oxtail in a robust, often spicy, tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, herbs, and spices until extremely tender. The keto version requires the meticulous omission of all traditional root vegetables (potatoes, yuca, carrots, pumpkin) to keep carbohydrate content low.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste (small amount), cilantro, Scotch bonnet pepper (optional), olive oil, spices.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sin papas, sin yuca, sin zanahorias, sin auyama' (without potatoes, yuca, carrots, pumpkin). Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener in the sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional inclusion of root vegetables (potatoes, yuca, carrots, pumpkin). Potential for flour/cornstarch thickeners. Some canned tomatoes or paste may contain added sugar.
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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