Kabrit Bouyi ak Zepis (San Légim Starchy)
Keto Boiled Goat with Spices (No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, yams, cassava) cooked with or served alongside the goat. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Haitian dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of goat meat, slow-boiled until succulent with a traditional Haitian blend of aromatic spices including thyme, scotch bonnet, garlic, and bay leaf. This keto version is served plain or with non-starchy vegetables, explicitly omitting starchy side dishes.
Key ingredients
Goat meat, epis (Haitian seasoning base), garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, water.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, yams, cassava) cooked with or served alongside the goat. Ensure no sugar in seasoning blends.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Pou Kabrit Bouyi ak Zepis la, tanpri pa gen legim lanmidon tankou pòmdetè oswa ignam. Asire w pa gen sik nan melanj epis yo.
For the Kabrit Bouyi ak Zepis, please no starchy vegetables like potatoes or yams. Ensure no added sugar in the seasoning blends.
Watch out for
Starchy vegetables cooked with or served alongside the meat. Hidden sugars in pre-made spice mixes.
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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