Bahamian Souse (Chicken, Pork, or Sheep's Tongue)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, which are often added to souse. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A clear, tangy, and savory soup or stew, typically made with chicken pieces, pork trotters, or sheep's tongue, simmered with lime juice, onions, bell peppers, and goat pepper.
Key ingredients
Chicken wings/legs, pork trotters/shoulder, or sheep's tongue; water/broth, lime juice, onions, bell peppers, celery, goat pepper (scotch bonnet), salt, black pepper, bay leaf, thyme.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes, which are often added to souse. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the broth.
Watch out for
Potatoes (common ingredient), flour/cornstarch thickeners, small amounts of hidden sugar in restaurant preparations.
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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