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Boiled Cowpea Leaves with Beef and Coconut Milk
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no thickeners are used. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Kenyan dishes.
What it is
Tender cowpea leaves (kunde), boiled until soft, then simmered with tender pieces of beef and rich coconut milk, often enhanced with onions and spices. A creamy, savory green stew.
Key ingredients
Cowpea leaves (kunde), beef chunks, coconut milk, onions, cooking oil, salt, black pepper, garlic, ginger.
How to make it keto
Ensure no thickeners are used. Request minimal tomatoes if they typically add them. Confirm no added sugar.
Watch out for
Added starches as thickeners, excessive tomatoes, hidden sugar. High-carb sides.
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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