Ren an Sòs
Keto Kidney in Creole Sauce with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no starchy vegetables are used in the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Haitian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Beef or pork kidneys expertly prepared and simmered in a savory Creole sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic. A robust and flavorful offal dish.
Key ingredients
Beef or pork kidneys, tomato paste, bell peppers, onions, garlic, thyme, parsley, scotch bonnet pepper, olive oil, broth, lime juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no starchy vegetables are used in the sauce. Ensure no added sugar to the tomato base. Request it served without rice, bread, or plantains.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Mwen vle konfime pa gen legim ki gen lanmidon ni sik ajoute nan sòs la. Tanpri, pa mete diri, pen, ni bannann avè l.
Can I confirm no starchy vegetables or added sugar in the sauce? Please serve it without rice, bread, or plantains.
Watch out for
As with other Creole sauces, hidden sugars in tomato paste or added for flavor balance are a risk. Starchy vegetables are common in traditional preparations. Large portions of sauce 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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