Tête de Porc en Sauce
Pork Head in Creole Sauce (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no starchy sides. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Haitian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pieces of pork head (including jowls, ears, etc.) slow-cooked until tender in a rich Haitian Creole sauce with aromatic spices. A traditional, hearty dish.
Key ingredients
Pork head (various cuts), Haitian epis, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, oil, lime juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no starchy sides. Verify that the sauce is not thickened with flour or cornstarch and has no added sugar. Request keto-friendly vegetables instead of rice or plantains.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Pou Tête de Porc en Sauce la, pa mete okenn akonpayman ki gen lanmidon. Sòs la, èske li san farin, lanmidon mayi, ak sik? Mwen ta renmen legim keto olye de diri oswa bannann.
For the Tête de Porc en Sauce, please no starchy sides. Ensure the sauce has no flour, cornstarch, or added sugar. I'd like keto-friendly vegetables instead of rice or plantains.
Watch out for
Creole sauces can contain hidden sugars and sometimes flour/cornstarch thickeners. Standard presentation involves 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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