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.
17 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
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
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
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
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
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