Krab Nankou
Crab in Creole Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: verify no starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots) are added to the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Haitian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole crab or crab pieces simmered in a rich and aromatic Creole sauce, bursting with the flavors of tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. A seafood delight often served with rice.
Key ingredients
Crab (blue crab or stone crab usually), onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (fresh or paste), garlic, thyme, parsley, Scotch bonnet pepper, sour orange or lime juice, olive oil/cooking oil, water or broth, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Verify no starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots) are added to the sauce. Ensure no flour or starchy thickeners are used. Request without rice or other starchy sides; opt for a side of steamed non-starchy vegetables like broccoli or green beans.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Krab Nankou a, pa mete legim ki gen lanmidon, ni farin nan sòs la. Pa mete diri oswa lòt bagay ki gen lanmidon. Èske mwen ka gen brokoli vapè oswa pwa vèt pito?
For the Krab Nankou, no starchy vegetables, and no flour or thickeners in the sauce, please. No rice or starchy sides. Can I have steamed broccoli or green beans instead?
Watch out for
Default side of rice; potential inclusion of starchy vegetables in the sauce; flour/starch thickeners; hidden sugars in tomato products or bouillon cubes.
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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