Dagaa na Mboga za Kienyeji Sautéed
Dried Sardines with Assorted Indigenous Greens Sautéed
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the tomato base. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Kenyan dishes.
What it is
A nutritious and flavourful home-style dish combining small dried lake sardines (dagaa) with a mix of sautéed indigenous greens like sukuma wiki, managu, and possibly spinach. The dagaa provide a savoury, umami depth to the earthy greens, all stir-fried with onions and tomatoes.
Key ingredients
Dried dagaa (sardines), assorted indigenous greens, onions, tomatoes, garlic, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato base. Request to omit all high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Sugar in tomato base, high-carb traditional accompaniments.
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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