Berejèn ak Vyann/Pwason (San Légim Starchy)
Keto Eggplant and Meat/Fish Stew (without starchy vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, carrots, malanga, yams, plantains, or other starchy vegetables are used. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Haitian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting stew centered around tender eggplant, cooked with your choice of meat (beef or pork) or fish. It's simmered in a rich, savory Creole sauce with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, and herbs. This keto version strictly omits all starchy vegetables typically found in Haitian stews.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, beef or pork or fish, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, herbs
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no potatoes, carrots, malanga, yams, plantains, or other starchy vegetables are used. Request no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Pou Berejèn ak Vyann/Pwason an, pa mete pòmdetè, kawòt, malanga, ignam, bannann, ni lòt legim ki gen lanmidon. Epi pa gen sik nan sòs la.
For the Berejèn ak Vyann/Pwason, please ensure no potato, carrot, malanga, yam, plantain, or other starchy vegetables, and no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Inclusion of starchy vegetables, hidden sugar in sauce.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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