Lambi an Sòs
Conch in Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added to the tomato sauce and that no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Haitian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender conch meat, meticulously cleaned and simmered in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and traditional Haitian herbs.
Key ingredients
Conch meat, sour orange/lime juice, epis, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes (or tomato paste), olive oil, spices (e.g., cloves, allspice).
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato sauce and that no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener. Request without rice or plantains.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Mwen vle Lambi an Sòs la san diri ak bannann peze. Èske pa gen sik nan sòs la, e li fèt san farin ni lanmidon?
For the Lambi an Sòs, no rice or plantains, please. Is there any sugar in the sauce? And is it thickened without flour or cornstarch?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar can be present in tomato paste or sauce. Flour or cornstarch might be used as a thickener. Always served with high-carb sides.
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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