Trinidadian keto guide
Hostile
165 dishes60 keto as served115 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Trinidadian cuisine to keto requires extreme vigilance and significant deconstruction of most traditional dishes.
Top ingredients
Excellent options include curried or stewed goat, chicken, beef, various fish, shrimp, and crab, along with okra and callaloo (dasheen leaves).
Danger zones
The core carbohydrate traps are omnipresent: roti, doubles, pelau, rice, all provisions (yam, dasheen, cassava, plantain), potatoes, pumpkin, and often sugar in sauces or browning meats.
Best for
This cuisine is best for advanced keto dieters who are adept at navigating complex menus, requesting extensive ingredient omissions, and accepting highly modified, non-traditional meals.
8 matching dishes
Avocado Chow (Trinidadian Style)
Spicy Avocado Salad with Lime and Herbs
A refreshing and zesty Trinidadian 'chow' featuring ripe avocado slices seasoned with fresh lime juice, fiery …
3 net10 total7 fibre5 protein38 fat400 kcal
Baigan Choka (Eggplant Choka)
Roasted Eggplant Choka (Keto Side Dish)
Char-roasted eggplant mashed and seasoned with sautéed garlic, onion, pimento peppers, and shado beni. A flavo…
5 net10 total5 fibre4 protein25 fat300 kcal
Bhaji (Dasheen Bush or Spinach)
Stewed Dasheen Bush (Taro Leaves) or Spinach
Tender leafy greens (Dasheen Bush leaves, similar to spinach, or regular spinach) slow-cooked in rich coconut …
5 net10 total5 fibre8 protein35 fat380 kcal
Cucumber Chow
Spicy Cucumber Salad
A popular, refreshing, and zesty side dish or snack made with thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in a potent mi…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein10 fat150 kcal
Trinidadian Coleslaw
Trinidadian Cabbage Slaw (Keto)
Finely shredded green cabbage, bell peppers, and a minimal touch of carrot, dressed in a creamy, tangy, and sa…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein35 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Trinidadian Fresh Herb Salad
A vibrant and aromatic Trinidadian 'salad' or relish, featuring a medley of finely chopped fresh herbs like ch…
2 net4 total2 fibre2 protein11 fat120 kcal
KAsoon
Trinidadian Fried Eggplant with Herbs and Garlic
Trinidadian Fried Eggplant with Herbs and Garlic (Unbreaded)
Slices or cubes of eggplant pan-fried until tender and slightly caramelized, seasoned simply with garlic, fres…
4 net10 total6 fibre4 protein28 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Trinidadian Boiled Cabbage with Garlic and Pepper
Simple and wholesome, this dish features tender boiled cabbage lightly sautéed with generous amounts of garlic…
5 net9 total4 fibre4 protein18 fat200 kcal