Mchuzi wa Ngege (Keto Modified)
Tilapia Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or starch-based thickeners. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Kenyan dishes.
What it is
Tilapia fish stewed in a savory broth with tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices. Modified to ensure no carb-heavy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Tilapia fillets or chunks, cooking oil, red onions, tomatoes, green bell pepper (optional), garlic, ginger, salt, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or starch-based thickeners. Minimize tomato, or use a tomato paste concentrate in small amounts instead of fresh diced tomatoes. Confirm no added sugar.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners, excessive tomatoes, hidden sugar, high-carb side dishes.
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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