Sancocho de 7 Carnes (Keto, Sin Víveres)
Dominican 7-Meat Stew (Keto, No Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for the Sancocho 'sin víveres' (without root vegetables like yuca, ñame, yautia, plantains, potatoes, or corn). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and iconic Dominican stew traditionally made with a variety of meats (beef, pork, chicken, goat, etc.) and root vegetables. Modified for keto by removing all starchy vegetables and focusing on the rich broth and diverse meats.
Key ingredients
Various cuts of beef, pork, chicken, goat (or other meats), broth, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, garlic, oregano, pumpkin (minimal amount for color/flavor, if tolerated and low carb), green herbs.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for the Sancocho 'sin víveres' (without root vegetables like yuca, ñame, yautia, plantains, potatoes, or corn). Confirm there's no added flour or starch thickeners. This will essentially be a rich meat and vegetable broth.
Watch out for
The dish is fundamentally defined by its starchy root vegetables. Significant modification is required. Hidden sugars in broth or seasoning mixes. Large portions of pumpkin can add 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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