Queue de Bòf
Keto Oxtail Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no traditional starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots, malanga, yams) are included in the stew. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Haitian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent oxtail slow-braised in a rich, deeply flavored Creole sauce. Modified to include only keto-friendly vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and celery, omitting starchy root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, tomato paste, bell peppers, onions, garlic, thyme, parsley, scotch bonnet pepper, bay leaves, olive oil, beef broth, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no traditional starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots, malanga, yams) are included in the stew. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato-based sauce. Request to be served without rice or other high-carb accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Pou Queue de Bòf la, pa gen pòmdetè, kawòt, malanga, ni ignam nan bouyon an, epi pa gen sik nan sòs tomat la. Pa sèvi l ak diri ni lòt bagay ki gen anpil glusid.
For the Queue de Bòf, please ensure no potatoes, carrots, malanga, or yams in the stew, and no sugar in the sauce. Serve without rice or other high-carb sides.
Watch out for
High risk of hidden sugars in the tomato paste or as an additive to balance acidity. Traditional recipes always include starchy root vegetables; must explicitly request omission. Large portions of sauce can add carbs.
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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