Fwa ak Zonyon
Liver with Onions
Yes, with a tweak: request without any starchy side dishes (e.g., rice, plantains). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Haitian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Sautéed beef or goat liver, thinly sliced and cooked until tender, served with a generous amount of caramelized onions and seasoned with classic Haitian herbs and spices.
Key ingredients
Beef or goat liver, yellow onions, epis, olive oil, sour orange/lime juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request without any starchy side dishes (e.g., rice, plantains). Confirm no sugar is added during the onion caramelization process, which is less common in Haitian preparations but possible.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Fwa ak Zonyon an, pa mete anyen ki gen lanmidon bò kote l, tankou diri oswa bannann peze. Èske pa gen sik nan zonyon yo?
For the Fwa ak Zonyon, no starchy sides like rice or plantains, please. Please confirm no sugar is added when cooking the onions.
Watch out for
Always served with high-carb sides. While not traditional, some restaurants might add a small amount of sugar to aid in caramelizing the onions.
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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