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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chatrou Grillé
Grilled Octopus
Tender octopus marinated in a vibrant blend of Haitian spices (epis), then grilled to perfection for a smoky c…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
Krevèt Sauté ak Zepis
Sautéed Shrimp with Spices
Plump, fresh shrimp quickly sautéed with a vibrant blend of Haitian spices (epis), garlic, and a medley of col…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
Melon Anmè ak Vyann
Bitter Melon with Meat (without starchy sides)
A traditional Haitian dish featuring bitter melon (melon anmè) stir-fried or stewed with tender pieces of meat…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat600 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
Poul Boukannen
Grilled Chicken with Keto Sides
Succulent chicken, traditionally marinated in Haitian epis (a blend of garlic, herbs, and peppers) then grille…
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein55 fat850 kcal
Pwason Boukannen
Grilled Whole Fish (Keto, no starchy sides)
A whole fish, such as snapper or tilapia, generously seasoned with Haitian epis, garlic, lime juice, and spice…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Salad Papaye Verte (San Sik)
Green Papaya Salad (Sugar-Free Dressing)
Shredded unripe green papaya, mixed with bell peppers, onions, carrots (minimal), and a tangy vinaigrette. Pre…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein28 fat300 kcal
Boukannen Fwi de Mer Kreyòl
Grilled Mixed Seafood Creole Style (Keto)
A vibrant platter of various grilled seafood (e.g., fish pieces, shrimp, octopus, squid, mussels) marinated in…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein30 fat600 kcal
Cœur de Bœuf Sauté
Sautéed Beef Heart (with Keto Sides)
Tender beef heart thinly sliced and quickly sautéed with garlic, onions, peppers, and Haitian spices. A flavor…
7 net10 total3 fibre80 protein45 fat780 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
Fwa Poul Sauté
Sautéed Chicken Livers (with Keto Sides)
Chicken livers sautéed with onions, peppers, and Haitian seasonings, offering a rich and nutritious dish. Serv…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Gésier de Dinde Grillé
Grilled Turkey Gizzards
Turkey gizzards slow-cooked until exceptionally tender, then marinated in a robust Haitian spice blend (epis) …
7 net9 total2 fibre65 protein30 fat580 kcal
Krab Fèmen (San Pen Griye)
Keto Stuffed Crab (No Breadcrumbs)
Crab shells stuffed with a savory mixture of crab meat, bell peppers, onions, epis, and herbs, baked until gol…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Langue de Bòf Grillée
Grilled Beef Tongue
Beef tongue slow-braised until exceptionally tender, then marinated in a robust Haitian spice blend (epis) and…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Pintade an Sòs
Guinea Fowl in Sauce (without starchy sides)
Tender pieces of guinea fowl stewed in a rich and savory Haitian Creole sauce, infused with onions, bell peppe…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Pwason an Papillote Kreyòl (Keto)
Creole Fish Baked in Parchment (with Keto Vegetables)
A whole fish or fish fillet seasoned with traditional Creole spices and fresh herbs, baked 'en papillote' (in …
7 net12 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Soup Krab (San Legim Starchy)
Keto Crab Soup (No Starchy Vegetables)
A rich and flavorful crab soup, traditionally made with various vegetables. Modified to omit starchy vegetable…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein20 fat400 kcal
Vyann Kochon ak Pwa Vèt
Pork with Green Beans (without starchy sides)
Tender pieces of pork (often shoulder or loin) stewed or sautéed with fresh green beans, onions, garlic, bell …
7 net12 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Ze Bouyi nan Sòs
Hard-boiled Eggs in Creole Sauce (without starchy sides)
Hard-boiled eggs gently cooked and coated in a flavorful Creole sauce of tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garli…
7 net10 total3 fibre28 protein38 fat480 kcal
Ze nan Sòs
Eggs in Creole Sauce (Poached/Scrambled, without starchy sides)
Eggs (typically poached or gently scrambled) simmered in a vibrant Haitian Creole sauce made with fresh tomato…
7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein30 fat400 kcal
Dinde Fumé Sauté
Sautéed Smoked Turkey (with Keto Sides)
Pieces of smoked turkey meat sautéed with onions, peppers, and traditional Haitian spices until tender and fla…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Hareng Sòs
Salted Herring in Creole Sauce (without starchy sides)
Desalted whole or large pieces of herring simmered in a rich, vibrant Creole sauce made with tomatoes, bell pe…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
Kòtlet Kochon Boukannen
Grilled Pork Chops (with Keto Sides)
Thick-cut pork chops marinated in traditional Haitian 'epis' (garlic, peppers, herbs) and grilled to perfectio…
8 net12 total4 fibre75 protein60 fat850 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
Tripes an Sòs (San Legim Starchy)
Keto Stewed Tripe (No Starchy Vegetables)
Tender beef tripe stewed in a savory Creole sauce with bell peppers, onions, and herbs. Modified to exclude tr…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Berejèn ak Vyann/Pwason (San Légim Starchy)
Keto Eggplant and Meat/Fish Stew (without starchy vegetables)
A comforting stew centered around tender eggplant, cooked with your choice of meat (beef or pork) or fish. It'…
9 net15 total6 fibre40 protein55 fat720 kcal
Chatrou an Sòs
Octopus in Creole Sauce (No Starchy Vegetables)
Tender octopus stewed in a rich, savory Creole sauce with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and herbs. Modified …
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein25 fat450 kcal
Morue nan Sòs
Salted Cod in Creole Sauce (without starchy sides)
Chunks of desalted salted codfish simmered in a rich, robust Creole sauce, featuring ripe tomatoes, bell peppe…
9 net13 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat680 kcal
Ren an Sòs
Keto Kidney in Creole Sauce with Low-Carb Vegetables
Beef or pork kidneys expertly prepared and simmered in a savory Creole sauce with bell peppers, onions, and ga…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Gésier de Poul en Sauce
Chicken Gizzards in Creole Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Tender chicken gizzards stewed in a flavorful Haitian Creole sauce with onions, peppers, and local seasonings.…
10 net14 total4 fibre85 protein40 fat700 kcal
Graten Berejèn ak Fwomaj
Keto Eggplant and Cheese Gratin
A savory baked gratin made with tender slices of eggplant layered with a rich Creole-seasoned tomato sauce and…
10 net18 total8 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
Kabrit nan Sòs
Goat Stew in Creole Sauce (without starchy sides)
Tender cuts of goat meat slow-simmered in a hearty, aromatic Creole sauce. This stew features a rich blend of …
10 net14 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat780 kcal
Kalalou ak Vyann (Keto Okra and Meat Stew)
Okra and Meat Stew (Keto Version)
A savory Haitian stew featuring tender okra and a choice of meat (beef, goat, or pork) simmered in a rich, fla…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal
Pwason Salé
Salted Cod
Flaked, rehydrated salted cod sautéed with vibrant bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic Haitian season…
10 net13 total3 fibre55 protein32 fat600 kcal
Kòk an Sòs
Rooster in Creole Sauce (No Starchy Vegetables)
Slow-braised rooster pieces in a robust Creole sauce featuring tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and aromatic Ha…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Krab Nankou
Crab in Creole Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Whole crab or crab pieces simmered in a rich and aromatic Creole sauce, bursting with the flavors of tomatoes,…
11 net15 total4 fibre30 protein35 fat500 kcal
Poul Frit
Fried Chicken
Marinated chicken pieces, typically pre-boiled for tenderness, then fried to a crispy, golden finish, seasoned…
11 net12 total1 fibre75 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Poul nan Sòs
Creole Chicken in Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Tender chicken pieces braised in a rich, savory Creole sauce made with ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, ga…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Queue de Bòf
Keto Oxtail Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
Succulent oxtail slow-braised in a rich, deeply flavored Creole sauce. Modified to include only keto-friendly …
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Tête de Porc en Sauce
Pork Head in Creole Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Pieces of pork head (including jowls, ears, etc.) slow-cooked until tender in a rich Haitian Creole sauce with…
11 net15 total4 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Zonglen an Sòs
Keto Pig's Feet with Low-Carb Vegetables
Tender pig's feet slow-cooked until meltingly soft in a rich Creole sauce. Modified to exclude starchy vegetab…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Fwa ak Zonyon
Liver with Onions
Sautéed beef or goat liver, thinly sliced and cooked until tender, served with a generous amount of caramelize…
12 net14 total2 fibre62 protein48 fat720 kcal
Bòf Kreyòl
Creole Beef Stew (with Keto Sides)
Hearty beef chunks slow-cooked until fork-tender in a robust, aromatic Creole sauce featuring a medley of fres…
13 net18 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Canard nan Sòs
Duck in Creole Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Tender duck pieces slow-cooked in a rich, savory Haitian Creole sauce made with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and…
13 net18 total5 fibre65 protein75 fat980 kcal
Lambi an Sòs
Conch in Sauce
Tender conch meat, meticulously cleaned and simmered in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, o…
13 net16 total3 fibre60 protein38 fat650 kcal