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.
33 matching dishes
Ze Frit
Fried Eggs (without starchy sides)
Simple fried eggs, seasoned with salt and pepper. A staple breakfast item, traditionally served with fried pla…
1 net1 total0 fibre12 protein28 fat300 kcal
Chatrou Bouyi ak Lwil
Boiled Octopus with Oil
Octopus boiled until tender, then seasoned with a simple dressing of olive oil, lime, garlic, and herbs. A lig…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein28 fat480 kcal
Homard Boukannen
Grilled Lobster
Whole lobster or lobster tail grilled to perfection, often basted with garlic butter and lime. A naturally ket…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
Krab Bouyi ak Epis
Boiled Crab with Spices
Whole crabs, boiled in a heavily spiced broth until cooked through. The meat is succulent and absorbs the flav…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal
Lambi Bouyi ak Lwil ak Epis
Boiled Conch with Oil and Spices
Tender conch meat, slowly boiled until tender, then seasoned with Haitian spices, herbs, and finished with a g…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
Lanbi Frit
Crispy Fried Conch (with Keto Sides)
Tenderized conch meat, marinated in a zesty blend of lime, garlic, and spices, then deep-fried until perfectly…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Pintade Boukannen
Grilled Guinea Fowl (without starchy sides)
Guinea fowl marinated in a vibrant Haitian seasoning blend (epis, lime juice) then grilled to achieve a tender…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
Pwason Frit
Crispy Fried Fish (with Keto Sides)
Whole fish (commonly snapper or tilapia) or fish fillets seasoned with a blend of garlic, lime, and spices, th…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Tripes Grillées
Grilled Tripe
Beef tripe, tenderized by boiling, then marinated in a savory blend of Haitian spices and grilled to a slightl…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat550 kcal
Vyann Kochon Bouyi ak Epis
Boiled Pork Meat with Spices
Chunks of pork meat, slowly boiled in water seasoned with traditional Haitian spices until tender. Served simp…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Homard Sauté
Sautéed Lobster
Fresh, succulent lobster sautéed with generous amounts of butter, garlic, and a hint of zesty lime juice with …
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein30 fat480 kcal
Krab Boukannen
Grilled Crab
Whole grilled crab or clusters, seasoned generously with Haitian spices and herbs, and grilled until cooked th…
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Ren Grillé
Grilled Kidney
Beef or pork kidney, cleaned and sliced, marinated in Haitian epis (spice blend), then grilled until perfectly…
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein30 fat500 kcal
Tasso Bef
Haitian Fried Beef (with Keto Sides)
Flavorful beef chunks marinated in sour orange juice, garlic, and spices, boiled until tender, then deep-fried…
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Cabri Grillé
Grilled Goat with Keto Sides
Tender pieces of goat meat marinated in a savory blend of Haitian spices, then grilled to perfection. Served w…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Fwa Grille
Grilled Liver
Slices of beef or goat liver marinated in Haitian epis (garlic, peppers, herbs) and grilled. A simple, protein…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
Lambi Boukannen
Grilled Conch with Lime and Herbs
Succulent conch meat, tenderized, marinated with traditional Haitian spices and herbs, then expertly grilled. …
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Poul Fumé Grillé
Grilled Smoked Chicken
Succulent chicken, imbued with deep flavor from the smoking process, is then finished on the grill with tradit…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein35 fat620 kcal
Pwason Bouyi ak Lwil ak Zonyon
Boiled Fish with Oil and Onions
Whole or filleted fish gently boiled in seasoned water, then dressed with fresh sautéed onions, peppers, herbs…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein28 fat500 kcal
Soup Pwason
Fish Soup/Broth (without starchy vegetables)
A light and flavorful soup or broth, typically featuring white fish pieces simmered with aromatics like onions…
4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein20 fat350 kcal
Bòf Boukannen
Grilled Beef Steak with Keto Sides
Tender beef steak, marinated in a robust Haitian epis mixture, then grilled to your preferred doneness. Design…
5 net7 total2 fibre80 protein65 fat950 kcal
Brochettes Krevèt
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Keto Sides
Succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty, savory Haitian seasoning blend, skewered with bell peppers and onions, …
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
Hareng Doux Grillé
Grilled Smoked Herring (with Keto Sides)
Lightly smoked herring, grilled to bring out its rich flavor. Often seasoned with lime, onions, and hot pepper…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Salad Lanbi Kreyòl
Creole Conch Salad (Ceviche Style)
Tender pieces of conch (lambi) marinated and 'cooked' in fresh lime juice, combined with diced bell peppers, o…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein20 fat400 kcal
Ze ak Sosis
Eggs and Sausage
A classic Haitian breakfast or anytime meal consisting of scrambled or fried eggs served alongside flavorful, …
5 net5 total0 fibre55 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Coeur de Cabrit Grillé
Grilled Goat Heart
Marinated goat heart grilled to a tender, smoky perfection. Seasoned generously with Haitian epis and lime, of…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein20 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Pwason Boukannen ak Sauce Ti-Malice (Keto)
Grilled Fish with Ti-Malice Sauce (Keto)
A whole grilled fish (such as red snapper or tilapia) seasoned with fresh Haitian epis and herbs, served with …
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Kodenn Boukannen
Roasted Turkey (without starchy stuffing or sides)
Whole or pieces of turkey, seasoned generously with Haitian epis and often citrus, then roasted until golden b…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Kribich Boukannen
Grilled Prawns
Large prawns (kribich) marinated in a zesty, spicy Haitian seasoning and grilled to perfection. Simple, flavor…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Brochettes de Bœuf Kreyòl
Haitian-Style Beef Skewers
Flavorful skewers of tender beef pieces, marinated in a vibrant Haitian spice blend (epis), grilled to perfect…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Grenn Poul Sauté ak Epis
Sautéed Chicken Gizzards with Spices
Chicken gizzards, tenderized and then sautéed with a vibrant blend of Haitian spices, garlic, onions, and bell…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein35 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Kabrit Bouyi ak Zepis (San Légim Starchy)
Keto Boiled Goat with Spices (No Starchy Vegetables)
Tender pieces of goat meat, slow-boiled until succulent with a traditional Haitian blend of aromatic spices in…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Kwapo Sauté ak Epis
Sautéed Frog Legs with Spices
Succulent frog legs sautéed to perfection with a blend of Haitian epis (seasoning base) featuring garlic, pepp…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein28 fat420 kcal