Chatrou an Sòs
Octopus in Creole Sauce (No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no starchy root vegetables (e.g., malanga, yams, potatoes) are used in the sauce or as a side. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Haitian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender octopus stewed in a rich, savory Creole sauce with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and herbs. Modified by ensuring no starchy vegetables are used for thickening or as main components, and no added sugars.
Key ingredients
Octopus, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, thyme, parsley, Scotch bonnet pepper (optional), olive oil, Haitian seasoning (epis), spices, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Confirm no starchy root vegetables (e.g., malanga, yams, potatoes) are used in the sauce or as a side. Ensure no flour, cornstarch, or sugar is added to thicken or sweeten the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Pou Chatrou an Sòs la, tanpri konfime pa gen legim rasin ki gen lanmidon nan sòs la ni kòm akonpayman. Epi, pa gen farin, lanmidon mayi, ni sik nan sòs la.
For the Chatrou an Sòs, please confirm no starchy root vegetables, flour, cornstarch, or sugar in the sauce or as a side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce, flour/starch as a thickener, starchy vegetables commonly added to stews, excessive tomato paste.
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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