Trinidadian Pepper Pot
Trinidadian Pepper Pot (Traditional Meat Stew, No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no root vegetables (yam, eddoes, dasheen, sweet potato, cassava) are included or added. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich, dark, and spicy stew featuring mixed meats (typically beef, pork, and/or chicken) simmered for hours in cassareep (a cassava-based, low-carb sauce extract), scotch bonnet peppers, fresh herbs, and spices. This version is modified to omit all traditional root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef, pork, chicken (often mixed), cassareep, scotch bonnet peppers, pimento peppers, garlic, ginger, thyme, chives, cilantro, culantro (bandhania), salt, black pepper, coconut oil/vegetable oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no root vegetables (yam, eddoes, dasheen, sweet potato, cassava) are included or added. Confirm no added sugar to the cassareep or stew, as some commercial cassareep brands may contain minimal amounts.
Watch out for
Cassareep can sometimes have hidden sugars; traditional servings always include high-carb provisions or rice which must be omitted.
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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