Zòrèy Kochon Frit
Fried Pig Ears
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Haitian dishes.
What it is
Crispy, deep-fried pig ears seasoned with Haitian epis (garlic, peppers, herbs) and lime. Naturally low in carbs and high in fat.
Key ingredients
Pig ears, epis (garlic, thyme, parsley, scotch bonnet, bell pepper), lime, salt, black pepper, frying oil (vegetable oil or lard).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading or sugary glazes are used. Request plain fried.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Pou Zòrèy Kochon Frit la, silvouplè, pa mete farin ni glase ki gen sik. Mwen ta renmen l fri senp.
For the Zòrèy Kochon Frit, please ensure no breading or sugary glazes. I'd like it plain fried.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in seasoning blend (rare but possible in some restaurants), high carb dipping sauces (e.g., ketchup).
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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