Cerveau de Bòf Sauté
Sautéed Beef Brain
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading (e.g., flour, breadcrumbs) is applied before sautéing. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Haitian dishes.
What it is
A delicacy in Haitian cuisine, beef brain is typically gently poached until tender, then pan-seared with butter, fresh garlic, and aromatic Haitian spices. It offers a rich, creamy texture and unique flavor.
Key ingredients
Beef brain, butter or cooking oil, garlic, parsley, thyme, lime juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breading (e.g., flour, breadcrumbs) is applied before sautéing. Request no starchy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Pou Cerveau de Bòf Sauté a, tanpri pa mete okenn anbalaj tankou farin. E pa mete okenn akonpayman ki gen lanmidon, souple.
For the Cerveau de Bòf Sauté, please ensure no breading like flour. And no starchy accompaniments, please.
Watch out for
Some preparations of brain, particularly in other cuisines, might involve breading or starchy sauces. Confirm a simple, un-breaded sauté.
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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