Graten Papay Verte ak Fwomaj (Keto)
Keto Green Papaya and Cheese Gratin
Yes, with a tweak: ensure only unripe (green) papaya is used. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A creamy and savory gratin made with grated unripe (green) papaya, which is low in carbs, baked with rich cheese, heavy cream, and aromatic Haitian spices until golden and bubbly. A delicious low-carb alternative to traditional starchy gratins.
Key ingredients
Green papaya, heavy cream, various cheeses (e.g., cheddar, parmesan), garlic, onions, butter, epis (Haitian seasoning base), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure only unripe (green) papaya is used. Confirm no flour or starchy thickeners in the cream sauce. Request no breadcrumbs on top.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Pou Graten Papay Verte ak Fwomaj la, tanpri itilize sèlman papay vèt. Pa gen farin ni lanmidon nan sòs la, epi pa gen pen griye sou tèt.
For the Graten Papay Verte ak Fwomaj, please use only green papaya. No flour or starch thickeners in the sauce, and no breadcrumbs.
Watch out for
Using ripe papaya (higher sugar), flour thickeners in the sauce, breadcrumbs on top.
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.
More on the Haitian menuAll 177 Haitian dishes ›
