Fwomaj Frit (Unbreaded)
Fried Cheese (Unbreaded)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Haitian dishes.
What it is
Slices of firm, savory cheese (often a Haitian-style farmer's cheese or similar) pan-fried until beautifully golden brown and crispy on the exterior, with a warm, soft interior. Crucially, this version is prepared without any breading.
Key ingredients
Firm cheese (e.g., Queso Blanco, traditional Haitian fried cheese), cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil or butter) for frying.
Optional tweaks
It is critical to explicitly request no breading, flour coating, or cornstarch is used in the preparation of the fried cheese.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Pou Fwomaj Frit la, silvouplè: pa mete pen, pa gen farin, ni mayizena sou li.
For the Fwomaj Frit, it's crucial: no breading, no flour coating, and no cornstarch, please.
Watch out for
Some types of cheese may contain trace amounts of carbohydrates. The primary risk is the addition of breading, which must be strictly avoided.
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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