Kisamvu na Samaki wa Kukaanga (Keto Modified)
Sautéed Cassava Greens with Pan-fried Fish (without Cassava Root)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure only the cassava *leaves* are used, and no cassava *root* is added. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh cassava leaves (kisamvu) cooked down with coconut milk, onions, and spices until tender, served with a crispy pan-fried fillet of local fish (e.g., tilapia), ensuring no cassava root is included.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet (tilapia/ngege), cassava leaves (kisamvu), coconut milk, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies (optional), tomatoes, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure only the cassava *leaves* are used, and no cassava *root* is added. Request minimal tomatoes/onions in the kisamvu. Ensure fish is pan-fried without flour/breading.
Watch out for
Inclusion of cassava root (highly starchy). Flour or breading on the fish. Excessive tomatoes and onions in the kisamvu. Hidden sugars in coconut milk (less common but possible) or spice blends.
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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