Haitian keto guide
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177 dishes72 keto as served116 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Haitian cuisine is heavily reliant on starches, making adaptation to a strict keto diet very difficult without significant modification.
Top ingredients
Fried and stewed meats like griot (fried pork), tasso (fried beef), and fried fish, along with non-starchy greens, are traditionally keto-friendly.
Danger zones
Rice, plantains (bannann peze), root vegetables (yams, malanga, cassava, breadfruit), and black bean sauce (sos pwa) are ubiquitous and high-carb staples to strictly avoid.
Best for
This cuisine is best for keto dieters who are highly skilled at custom ordering, comfortable with significant meal deconstruction, or those with higher carb allowances.
36 matching dishes
Gras Kochon Frit
Fried Pork Fatback / Cracklings
Crispy fried pork fatback (cracklings), rendered until golden and crunchy. A delicious and naturally high-fat,…
0 net0 total0 fibre20 protein95 fat950 kcal
Moye Blan Boukannen
Roasted Bone Marrow
Roasted beef bone marrow, a rich and fatty delicacy, often seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Served withou…
1 net1 total0 fibre10 protein60 fat600 kcal
Toledo
Fried Pork Fatback
Crispy, rendered pieces of seasoned pork fatback. A traditional savory item, often served as a rich side or sn…
1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein70 fat750 kcal
Zòrèy Kochon Frit
Fried Pig Ears
Crispy, deep-fried pig ears seasoned with Haitian epis (garlic, peppers, herbs) and lime. Naturally low in car…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein65 fat750 kcal
Cerveau de Bòf Sauté
Sautéed Beef Brain
A delicacy in Haitian cuisine, beef brain is typically gently poached until tender, then pan-seared with butte…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein60 fat680 kcal
Salad Avoka
Avocado Salad
A refreshing and simple salad featuring generous slices of ripe avocado, typically mixed with thinly sliced re…
3 net10 total7 fibre4 protein45 fat450 kcal
Avoka ak Ze
Avocado and Eggs (Haitian Style)
A simple yet satisfying and nutritious dish, often enjoyed for breakfast or a light meal. Sliced fresh avocado…
4 net12 total8 fibre20 protein55 fat600 kcal
Foie Gras Poêlé
Pan-Seared Foie Gras
Luxurious, rich foie gras pan-seared to achieve a delicate crisp exterior and a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth int…
4 net4 total0 fibre20 protein70 fat700 kcal
Fwomaj Frit (Unbreaded)
Fried Cheese (Unbreaded)
Slices of firm, savory cheese (often a Haitian-style farmer's cheese or similar) pan-fried until beautifully g…
4 net4 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Poisson Gros Sel
Whole Fried or Baked Fish
A whole fish, often red snapper or tilapia, seasoned generously with coarse salt and epis, then deep-fried unt…
4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
Sosis Grillé
Keto Grilled Sausage with Low-Carb Vegetables
Savory grilled sausage, typically pork-based and seasoned with Haitian spices, served simply with keto-friendl…
4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Griot
Fried Pork
Crispy, succulent marinated pork chunks, traditionally pre-boiled then fried until golden. A quintessential Ha…
5 net6 total1 fibre68 protein75 fat950 kcal
Tassot Kabrit
Fried Goat
Tender pieces of goat meat, marinated in citrus and herbs, then fried to achieve a savory, crispy exterior and…
5 net6 total1 fibre63 protein70 fat900 kcal
Zòrèy Kochon Bouyi
Boiled Pig's Ears
Pig's ears slowly boiled until incredibly tender, then seasoned with a savory blend of Haitian herbs and spice…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Pate Fwa Kreyòl
Creole Liver Pâté (without crackers/bread)
A rich and savory pâté, traditionally made with pork liver, blended to a creamy texture with aromatic spices, …
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein55 fat620 kcal
Chiktay Aring
Spicy Shredded Smoked Herring (Keto, no crackers/bread)
A pungent and spicy relish made from flaked, smoked herring (aring) mixed with sautéed onions, bell peppers, g…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Cochon de Lait Rôti
Roast Suckling Pig (with Keto Sides)
Whole suckling pig roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is succulent. A celebratory dish, often seaso…
7 net10 total3 fibre80 protein95 fat1200 kcal
Zaboka Plen ak Poul
Avocado Stuffed with Chicken Salad (Keto)
Creamy avocado halves generously filled with a savory chicken salad, typically made with shredded chicken, ket…
7 net15 total8 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Langue de Bòf an Sòs (San Legim Starchy)
Keto Stewed Beef Tongue (No Starchy Vegetables)
Tender beef tongue stewed in a rich, savory Creole sauce with bell peppers, onions, and herbs. Modified to exc…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Cochon de Lait Fumé (Keto Smoked Suckling Pig)
Keto Smoked Suckling Pig
Juicy and tender suckling pig, slowly smoked to impart a deep, rich flavor and a crispy skin. Seasoned with tr…
1 net2 total1 fibre60 protein80 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Vent de Kochon Grillé
Grilled Pork Belly with Lime and Herbs
Thick slices of succulent pork belly, marinated in a tangy blend of lime, garlic, and fresh herbs, then grille…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein75 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Figaro Sauté ak Epis
Sautéed Pig Brain with Spices
Delicate pig brain, carefully cleaned and then gently sautéed with a blend of Haitian epis, creating a savory …
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein50 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Fwa Krab Sauté ak Epis
Sautéed Crab Liver/Fat with Spices
The rich, flavorful hepatopancreas (often called 'crab fat' or 'crab liver') from fresh crabs, sautéed with Ha…
4 net5 total1 fibre15 protein38 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Salad Krab Kreyòl
Haitian Crab Salad
Fresh, flaky crab meat tossed with rich mayonnaise, crunchy celery, colorful bell peppers, and a subtle blend …
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Boudin Kreyòl
Haitian Blood Sausage
An authentic Haitian blood sausage, traditionally made from seasoned pork blood and fat. The keto version ensu…
5 net7 total2 fibre28 protein60 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Salad Poul Dinde Kreyòl
Haitian Turkey Salad
A delightful salad featuring shredded or diced cooked turkey meat mixed with creamy mayonnaise, finely chopped…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Ze Pwason Sauté ak Piman Dous
Sautéed Fish Roe with Bell Peppers
A delicacy of pan-seared or sautéed fish roe, typically from snapper or other local fish, seasoned with Haitia…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein50 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Pate Kodenn (San Krust)
Crustless Turkey Pate
A savory Haitian-style turkey pâté, prepared as a rich, spreadable mixture of seasoned ground turkey, often bl…
6 net9 total3 fibre48 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Pied Kochon Boucané (San Legim Starchy)
Smoked Pig's Feet (No Starchy Sides)
A traditional Haitian delicacy featuring pig's feet, slowly smoked to achieve a rich, deep flavor and tender, …
7 net11 total4 fibre52 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Poul nan Sòs Lèt Kokoye (San Sereyal)
Keto Chicken in Coconut Milk Sauce (No Grains)
Succulent chicken pieces simmered in a rich, naturally creamy, and aromatic full-fat coconut milk sauce with a…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein75 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Graten Papay Verte ak Fwomaj (Keto)
Keto Green Papaya and Cheese Gratin
A creamy and savory gratin made with grated unripe (green) papaya, which is low in carbs, baked with rich chee…
8 net13 total5 fibre18 protein32 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Pattes de Porc Kreyòl (San Légim Starchy)
Keto Haitian-Style Pig's Feet Stew (No Starchy Vegetables)
Tender pig's feet slow-cooked in a rich and spicy Haitian Creole sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and …
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Poul nan Sòs D'Amande (Keto)
Keto Chicken in Almond Sauce
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made with ground almonds, coconut milk or heavy cream, …
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Graten Keto Lègim Kreyòl
Keto Creole Vegetable Gratin
A rich and satisfying baked gratin featuring a medley of low-carb vegetables like eggplant, chayote, and spina…
9 net15 total6 fibre25 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Manman Kochon an Sòs
Pig Uterus in Creole Sauce
A traditional offal dish featuring tender pig uterus, meticulously cleaned and then slow-cooked in a rich and …
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Pied de Bœuf an Sòs
Beef Feet in Creole Sauce
Slow-cooked beef feet, simmered until gelatinous and tender in a rich and savory Creole sauce. The sauce is ma…
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal